Africa Birding … Get the shot! It’s not easy. Some of my best images are a result of one main asset. Tenacity. A subject is always ready to give you something special, are you ready to accept it? A yawn, a lift off, a flight, bird on bird interaction, mating, fights!!! Everything is out there, […]
Tag: bee
Tracing a Fireball
A blazing aeronaut traces a fireball through my garden as the sun dazzles her wings. • Honey bee | Apis mellifera
Invisible Collector | National Pollinator Week
It’s National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, 2012. A solitary alchemist wears flowers like a robe, an invisible collector of treasures transmuted to food, bending to the rhythm of the dark current of life. • Solitary bee
A Nice Surprise
It’s been a while since I last walked through Red House Farm, last night I walked the dog through the area and was pleased to find it carpeted in wild flowers. One in particular caught my attention. The Bee OrchidOphrys apifera. This was the first time I’ve seen this species, making it even more special […]
Bent on Misadventure
Bent on misadventure, a streaming squadron of bees dissolves into the sun, unhooking their anchor to my garden. • Honey bee | Apis mellifera
Pollen Smugglers
Lured back to the hive after a heist gone bad, a pair of pollen smugglers ignore the bright chaos, their crimes darken the sky. • Honey bee | Apis mellifera