I took this shot last summer when the flowers were at their peak and the bees were everywhere. Thistles are considered an invasive species but are a favourite food source for certain butterflies, goldfinch and bees. Spot a thistle and there’s likely a good photo opportunity close by. I watched as this bee flew from flower to flower and took it mid flight. If you look closely you can see a fine dusting of pollen on its ‘fur’.
May 23, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Love it, great shot.
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May 23, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Thanks very much.
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May 9, 2016 at 7:54 am
Stunning capture!
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May 9, 2016 at 8:02 am
Thanks Donna!
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May 1, 2016 at 10:32 am
I’m glad you pointed out that dusting of pollen! Like fairy dust. 🙂
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May 1, 2016 at 10:45 am
Could be😊
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May 1, 2016 at 10:45 am
🙂
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April 28, 2016 at 11:06 am
What a beautiful photo…an everyday miracle captured. Thank you!
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April 28, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Thank you so much!
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April 27, 2016 at 4:51 pm
Love this shot – it reminds me of the sweet hum that accompanies me as I work in the garden.
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April 27, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Thank you. Nice association.
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April 27, 2016 at 11:05 am
You can see all the pollen or dust particles so clearly! Great shot.
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April 27, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Thank you.
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April 27, 2016 at 10:59 am
Very nice
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April 27, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Thanks!
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April 27, 2016 at 9:53 am
Fantastic mid-flight photo Belinda! I think the thistle flower is such a lovely color to complement the green of the plant (even though its spikey and invasive).
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April 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm
Thanks Laura! I like the play of colours too.
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April 27, 2016 at 8:55 am
Fantastic photo! Great shot of the bee with the wonderful color of the thistle.
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April 27, 2016 at 9:38 am
Thank you!
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April 27, 2016 at 7:00 am
An amazing action shot. And I love the vibrant colour of the thistle.
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April 27, 2016 at 7:46 am
Thanks so much!
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April 27, 2016 at 6:13 am
Beautiful photo!
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April 27, 2016 at 7:46 am
Thank you!
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April 27, 2016 at 2:47 am
Good shot! Insects are about the hardest to capture in flight … and true about thistles.
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April 27, 2016 at 7:44 am
Thank you!
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April 27, 2016 at 2:35 am
Awesome shot!
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April 27, 2016 at 7:44 am
Thank you!
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April 27, 2016 at 2:14 am
Ah the thistle – The flower of Scotland. It is hardy, prickly can be very annoying and yet have a sweet centre – Just like most Scots, and it is good for keeping Vikings away 🙂 http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Thistle-National-Emblem-of-Scotland/. Like your picture comp[osition and details within. Well taken
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April 27, 2016 at 7:44 am
Thanks for the info😊 Glad you like the photo.
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