Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Coming In For a Landing

I was enjoying the beauty of the veggies and flowers at the P-Patch (yesterday's photo) when this little visitor zoomed into the frame. I had no idea until I looked at the photo that some types of bees have curved nose-like probosci ? or whatever it is termed. Its little face looks like something an animator would dream up. Not a great photo (I didn't have the camera on stop action) but I loved the little guy's energy! For fun, click on the photo to enlarge or here for a much closer look. It reminded me that Seattle has a very active and dedicated beekeeping community. Many folks keep hives in their backyards to aid in urban gardening and have a source of organic honey. I know nada de particular about bees, but you can find out a little something interesting about Seattle's bees and beekeepers here. Posted by Picasa

6 comments:

Kate said...

Beekeeping is hard work, or so I've been told, but the product is great. I couldn't see the bee as clearly as I'd like, but the flowers are lovely.

Unknown said...

Great photo especially with the bee is about to landing.

Oleanderman said...

Nature going about her business despite us. Gotta love it.

Sean Claes said...

I would have swore it was a hummingbird if you'd not said bee... I've got to get to Seattle someday. I look forward to seeing more of Seattle from your lens (All I really know about it is Soundgarden/Nirvana and that it's where Austin's Ian Moore went...

Anonymous said...

Oh wow...what a great shot!

I love this, the bee just looks too kewl!

Sari said...

What a face that little fellow has!!! :D