Trumpet Player by cjwhite

Trumpet Player

I love these wildflowers from the Trumpet Creeper Family. This one is called Cross Vine. I first saw some of these blooms a few days ago, but I couldn't get to them. I found these near my backyard. I stood by them forever to catch one of the honey bees going in and out of the blooms. I'm glad nobody could see me. :0)

Thank you for your kind comments on yesterday's Monarch!!! I only saw a couple of butterflies today. The pear tree was quiet. There were only a few honey bees. I guess it's past its prime. My neighbor cut his field today, so I lost a lot of my wildflowers. I need to search for a new spot. :0)
So beautiful! I love the bell shape of the flower and the yellow/rose color. Nicely done.
April 3rd, 2012  
Cool flowers, nice catching the bee visiting. These are in the same family as Jacaranda, Cotalpa and so many flowering vines, Bignoniaceae, I think this is Bignonia capreolata. Some of the tropical species are spectacular in bloom, flowering in profusion just before leafing out after the dry season.
April 3rd, 2012  
So pretty!
April 3rd, 2012  
Very pretty flowers! Good catch on the bee.
April 3rd, 2012  
Lovely.. great catch with the bee
April 3rd, 2012  
Lovely .. you always manage to coax that bee or butterfly into your beautiful photos. And you didn't fail to get one this time either. Gorgeous.
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful
April 3rd, 2012  
@robv Thanks Robert! It is Bignonia capreolata. We have another variety here, the Campsis radicans, that blooms June-September. Everything seems to be blooming earlier this year, so maybe I'll find some before then. :0)
April 3rd, 2012  
Keep standing long enough and you will catch a hummingbird.
April 3rd, 2012  
these just have to look tasty to a bee.
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot and colors. Neat capture too!
April 3rd, 2012  
@collagemama That would be awesome, but our hummingbirds aren't back yet.
April 3rd, 2012  
@cjwhite True. You would have to stand still for a couple months...
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful!
April 3rd, 2012  
Great shot!!
April 3rd, 2012  
Those are so cool looking, and great colors too Carolyn
April 3rd, 2012  
Amazing shot!! Love the colors!
April 3rd, 2012  
This is truly beautiful. It has all of the Mother Nature elements. (That sounds so fancy, doesn't it? haha) It has Green, the burst of color and the bee. You've got the triple whammy in this pic! I give you the National Geographic Award of Keeping It Real Nature Wise! I'm virtually shaking your hand, Carolyn! :)
April 3rd, 2012  
Geez, and here I thought you and your neighbor had a deal worked out. Nice shot btw.
April 3rd, 2012  
@webfoot LOL! He told me i could take pics anywhere I wanted on the farm, but it is a working farm, so I guess he needed to get it ready to plant. I never thought I would be sad to see weeds cut. :0)
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful capture! The flowers look so life like. I see that a bee found these beauties too.
April 3rd, 2012  
So pretty!
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot Carolyn
April 3rd, 2012  
What a great shot--love the bee.
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful flowers and a cute little bee butt!!!
April 3rd, 2012  
Cool bee shot… :)
April 3rd, 2012  
Love how busy the bee is. Beautiful flowers.
April 3rd, 2012  
How could a bee possibly pass a bunch of these flowers? Great capture.
April 3rd, 2012  
Now that is really nice; good depth of colour and focus!
April 3rd, 2012  
Gorgeous flowers and That is one happy little bee!
April 3rd, 2012  
Great capture!
April 3rd, 2012  
Great shot Carolyn , attractive flowers and nice catch with the Bee !
April 3rd, 2012  
Great Color's Carolyn and the Bee just puts the iceing on the cake!!
April 3rd, 2012  
Great bee capture, and pretty flowers he's visiting too :)
April 3rd, 2012  
Super catch, beautiful shot
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful blooms - such a wonderful capture!
April 3rd, 2012  
beautiful beautiful picture, in italiano BELLIIIIIISSSIIIIIMAAAAA!!!!!!!
April 3rd, 2012  
Wow - such a gorgeous flower - colours, shapes with the added bonus of the bee. Awesome.
April 3rd, 2012  
That is a bee tunnel. Nice shot
April 3rd, 2012  
So beautiful! Great detail on the bee!
April 3rd, 2012  
A great reward for your patience. Beautiful shot.
April 3rd, 2012  
beautiful! That's a new flower for me.
April 3rd, 2012  
Gorgeous Blooms n Bee! Love the composition! Great Find, Carolyn!
April 3rd, 2012  
Sorry to hear about the cut field! Darn. I was cutting my yard for the first time Sat. and thinking "There goes all my growth that attracts the bugs.": haha but I am sure the neighbors are glad I cut it. Was not looking good! I went to buy lantana for my yard at the lake yesterday, but they did not have it in yet....she said come back in a week or so....I am going to get some and then just camp buy it and watch the life flying around it!
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful textures on the flowers. Your patience paid off. Nice catch on this fat busy bee.
April 3rd, 2012  
Awesome capture, Carolyn. Great colours and bee capture.
April 3rd, 2012  
love this, great colors and textures!
April 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot! Love the colors!
April 3rd, 2012  
Great capture and interesting flowers!
April 3rd, 2012  
Lovely flowers , great catch of the bee and an a wonderful pic
April 3rd, 2012  
Nice shot of this pretty flowers.
April 3rd, 2012  
Unusual flowers..........I like bee shots. lovely
April 3rd, 2012  
These are beautiful.
April 4th, 2012  
gorgeous image x
April 5th, 2012  
Wow, those trumpets are fabulous! Every time I see your photos, I want to get out in nature and go for a hike!
April 8th, 2012  
great color & contrast
April 8th, 2012  
Stunning flowers, great colours!
April 9th, 2012  
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