on its way by quietpurplehaze

on its way

My bunch of sunflowers are all now in the compost bin. In this shot, the orange one was fading but this little bee spent ages gathering nectar, flying away in a seemingly dizzy state but then returning again and again for more.

I was sitting by the patio table with a cup of tea and went in to get my little Lumix.
it's so mesmerizing to see them up close! great macro!
August 16th, 2015  
fabulous close up! like the colors!
August 16th, 2015  
Bep
Great close up.
August 16th, 2015  
Fun to see a tiny little world!
August 16th, 2015  
Gorgeous lighting and composition.
August 16th, 2015  
Not done yet then....love this unusual angle of sunflower & bee.
August 16th, 2015  
Interesting bee...looks almost golden coloured instead of the usual black and yellow stripes.
August 16th, 2015  
Great shot, colors
August 16th, 2015  
we chopped ours down yesterday hazel, but I have saved the most healthy head for next years seeds :)
August 16th, 2015  
This is a beautiful , colorful macro. I love it. Great capture.
August 17th, 2015  
Lovely capture and colours.
August 17th, 2015  
Beautifully captured
August 17th, 2015  
Lovely colors and so fun to see the dusting of pollen on this busy bee's stomach.
August 17th, 2015  
Stunning macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
August 17th, 2015  
Wonderful macro. I love the golden glow.
August 17th, 2015  
Very unusual.
August 17th, 2015  
A beautiful composition.
August 17th, 2015  
So stunning
August 17th, 2015  
@summerfield @claireuk @thresheg @carwyn3 @cathieg @agedrunner @rosiekerr @777margo @wendyfrost @lindamp5 @phil_howcroft @seattlite @gardencat @happypat @dide @nana2r @gijsje @nicoleterheide @summerfield

Many thanks for all the comments and favs. This was truly armchair (patiochair) photography as this little honeybee spent ages on this dying sunflower and was dripping with nectar and weighed down with pollen. Just 4 sunflowers in a bunch I bought at that garden gate last week and so many pics from them, including one to print for the kitchen wall.
August 17th, 2015  
Great close up Hazel
August 17th, 2015  
Fantastic :) Fav
August 17th, 2015  
Sam
Makes me smile! FAV
August 17th, 2015  
He is covered in pollen! :-)
August 17th, 2015  
@pennystot

I was rather surprised that he could fly! Thanks for comments and favs on my recent shots.
August 17th, 2015  
Happy to be back on line....fingers crossed we stay connected using Mac Donalds internet is not pleasant!
August 17th, 2015  
@pennystot

Fingers crossed! Technology is great - when it works!!
August 17th, 2015  
Very pretty !
August 17th, 2015  
Great macro.
August 17th, 2015  
Very nice colourful photo and excellent macro fav:)
August 18th, 2015  
Wonderful close up. (Question is it 'close up' or 'close-up' I never know when to use the hyphen in English. Looking up the dictionary gives me both versions)
August 19th, 2015  
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