A bee, finally !

This is the first honey bee I have seen this year, unfortunately not in my garden, but in a nearby swamp. Do you know that the yellow water iris is the fleur-de-lys that appears on some armorial banners ?

[Rob Z]

Your image is lovely with that wonderful lighting and detail. And that is interesting info about the fleur-de-lys too. :)

[Lesley]

Lovely to see the bees coming out now. Very nice capture.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Really good to see them coming back, wonderful capture!

[KV]

Awesome focus... so good to see the bee!

[Kate]

Superb focus and details.

[LManning (Laura)]

Terrific details. Every bristle on its back and legs stands out.

[Virginia Stapleton]

Cool closeup

[Susan]

Love this

[Marloes]

Wow! Bee paradise :)
No, I didn't know but now I do. Thanks ;)

[Monique]

Beautiful shot
And yes, I did 😉