Bee and Globe Thistle

Globe thistle (Echinops ritro) is in the Aster family. The large spiky flowers appear in early summer and last up to 8 weeks. They are perennials, so the plants will make long lasting garden companions with hardy habits and minimal globe thistle care. (Wikipedia)

Thanks for stopping by your comments and favs are always appreciated!

[*lynn]

Very nice!

[Kim Capson]

Love the detail, and the soft colour showing through the bee's wings.

[Milanie]

Boy, you're right in there with him!

[Lou Ann]

Great closeup!

[Jane Pittenger]

Looks as if he is taking a minute to consider if he wants to walk through the spikes forest

[Vickie M]

Wonderful close up!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Gorgeous picture. Love how the purple petals can be seen through the bee's wings.

[Ellen Bogenschutz]

Very nicely done! Such clarity, the bee's wings are very translucent.

[amyK]

Cool macro

[Anne ❀]

wow, that's close!

[Taffy]

So interesting -- almost alien looking.

[Gosia]

Interesting plant and nice capture

[Elizabeth]

Beautiful closeup!

[Diana]

Stunning close up and wonderful tones.

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely.

[haskar]

Great close up.

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Beryl Lloyd]

A super macro ! fav

[KV]

Lovely.

[Jacqueline]

Great macro!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute and fuzzy looking.

[gloria jones]

Great capture

[Sally Ings]

Lovely colour

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great macro- sounds like a nice plant to have in your garden too.

[Lois]

Wonderful close up details!

[Carole Sandford]

Great close up!

[Louise]

Lovely closeup, and like the see-through bee wings