It was very early on a chilly morning when I found this bumblebee sound asleep on a thistle plant. He didn't move - even as I got up close to snap his portrait.
I immediately fell in love with his mohawk!!!
When I looked closer to admire his 'do' ... I noticed the tiny drops of 'dew' on his fur ... and the reflections of the morning in his eye ...
To see beautiful and unique reflections from around the world, please visit James at Newton Area Photo - and join us for Weekend Reflections!
To see beautiful and unique reflections from around the world, please visit James at Newton Area Photo - and join us for Weekend Reflections!
Amazing capture! Don't think I've ever gotten quite that close to a bee -- sleeping or otherwise! Love the dewdrops! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
What an eye you have my friend. This is just wonderful and how you got this capture without waking him up is just stunning. I love this. Well done. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeletewow what a fabulous macro shot!outstanding!
ReplyDeletehugs
Léia (Bonjour Luxembourg) and little Luna - We love Luna
Wow! I have never thoughto fo a mohawk on a bumblebee! In fact, at forst I thought it looked like the black and whote markings of a skunk! Great captures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful close ups Clytie.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Costas
That is a very nice find...I didn't know they slept!
ReplyDeleteThey say (in a song) if a bee lies sleeping in the palm of your hand, it means you're in love! I don't know what it means if he's sleeping on a leaf, but those are some incredibly amazing pics. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEven bees need their beauty sleep from time to time. Nice capture, btw did you see him stretch and yawn upon rousing?
ReplyDeleteShhhh...dont wake him/her up.
ReplyDeletemarvelous macro shot..
Thanks for your very sweet comments.
Enjoy your weekend!
Cant wait Thursday! :)
Hahahaa---an itty bitty bee mohawk!!! I LOVE it! Happy Reflections!
ReplyDeletehe's so sweet! what excellent macros!
ReplyDeleteWow, brilliant macro shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat macro!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous close-ups. I love his eyes and hairdo and can almost hear him snoring. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos--thanks for taking the time to get them and then to share them with us. Wow!
ReplyDeleteSuper and amazing capture. Cudos to the photographer.
ReplyDelete