A Buzzzz

I've always been fascinated with bumblebees; they do the darndest things. And how about this: That loud, unmistakable,resonant buzz DOESN'T come from the beating of the wings (which beat 200 times per second.) The sound is actually the result of the bumblebee vibrating its flight muscles. (Don't you love it when they fly in reverse - that's how I got this little feller :p )

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

love the wing movement.

[Leslie Manna]

@brumbe Thanks, Paula. I was really hoping to get the wings doing something because I was shooting them only in flight when they went from flower to flower. Very cool. Sure felt good to behind the lens again. Take care, Les

[Margaret Tryon]

Wonderful capture.

[Leslie Manna]

@maggie2 Hi there, Maggie! Thanks so much; this one was fun to try to get. Be well, Les

[Denise]

Nicely captured among the Bee Balm.

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Ahhh, so that's what the flower is; no wonder it was swarming with bees of all kinds! If I remember correctly, you are really good at identifying flowers. Thanks for naming this one, and for your generous comment.

[Paul Kelly]

Woah, that's fantastic!

[Leslie Manna]

@tolpol WOW, Paul, thank you soo much for checking in, all the way from Scotland! And thank you for the generous compliment. Isn't it just so great when your time and patience pays off?! Keeps me coming back for more....and more....and more........Be very well, Les