Monday, 18 July 2011

Where The Bee Sucks

    
  That phrase has always sounded funny to me, but you can see why it sprang to mind once I saw what my shutter captured after yesterday's honeysuckle shot - a bee with his nose in the trough! I had no idea he would be in focus, the rate he was buzzing around that lavender bush by my knees. More thanks to Canon's A800 - but what a shame the little ladybird is only a fuzzy blot on the landscape...I had noticed it earlier, but when concentrating on the darting, buzzing monster, it faded into obscurity.

   The Universe's lessons are everywhere. This one reminded me how easily we ignore, or push things into the background of our lives, when really they deserve to have their turn at being in sharp focus for a while, too. How easy it is to take people and things for granted...
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15 comments:

  1. Anvilcloud18 July 2011 at 21:23

    Good pic. When you're that close, you can only get a little bit in focus.

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  2. Kathe W.18 July 2011 at 21:35

    and I like the fuzzy outta focus Lady Bug too!
    The bee is totally asorbed in life- as we all should be...

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  3. Maggie May18 July 2011 at 22:40

    Beautiful photo and the phrase comes from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  4. Friko18 July 2011 at 23:42

    you are so right. really looking, focusing intently, always repays the effort.
    It's blogging which has taught me that. So this waste of time has been good for something after all.

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  5. Jhon Baker19 July 2011 at 01:19

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  6. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 01:20

    Great photo, nothing finer than capturing a bee full face in joy.

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  7. SG19 July 2011 at 06:42

    That is a great shot you have there. Wow! Wow!!!

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  8. Maude Lynn19 July 2011 at 14:38

    How true! And, that's a really beautiful shot.

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  9. The Weaver of Grass19 July 2011 at 19:16

    Wise words with larger application to life from you today Pen.

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  10. CiCi20 July 2011 at 11:56

    This post is a great reminder not to take people for granted and the things in life that bring joy.
    The photo is really nice, showing an industrious bee and a lovely flower. The ladybug probably likes being fuzzy, just traveling around the flowerbeds and finding little treats.

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  11. Cynthia L. H.20 July 2011 at 23:37

    So nice to stop in and see what is going on in your world. :^) Always fun...
    BEEEE good!
    ;^)

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  12. Lolamouse21 July 2011 at 02:26

    So true! I love the photo, and your honeysuckle looks wonderful!

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  13. Hilary21 July 2011 at 06:38

    Great shot, Jinksy. That ladybug is an added bonus.

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  14. jabblog21 July 2011 at 15:03

    Bees are such interesting creatures. I love watching them. I haven't seen many ladybirds - my garden could certainly do with them!

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  15. Susan Scheid22 July 2011 at 02:33

    I'm with Friko--and your bee is a stunning example of focusing intently.

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