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A Sample of Pop’s “Bee” Images

Another Day at Work

Apis Workers' Party

Predator

Some of Your Beeswax

Sedum Bumbler

Look of Defiance

Chicory Bee

Bumbling Bees

Garden Cafe

Buzz By Here - To Infinity and Beyond

Pick Your Poison

Blind Side Attack

On a Mission

Honey Bee on Sedum

Covering the Cosmos

Center of the Cosmos

Three's a Crowd

Popular Spot

On A Pedestal

A Sample of Pop’s “People” Photo Collection

Big Harry Fireworks Display

To Impress the Girl

Different Perspective

Sweet Ride

Perfect Little Piggies B&W

Flipping the Light Fantastic

Festival of Flights

To the Crowd's Delight

Amish Go Round

Wondersome One

The Stars In Her Eyes

Tuesday's Child

Sleeper Hold

Considering the Next Move

Sugar and Spice

Front Porch Portrait

Caged Competitor

Early Adoration

Child In the Ligtht

Stroll Through the Weeds

Attention Grabbing

Eye Contact

On the Line

Eyes of Wonder

Rounding the Curve

Troubadours of Basin Spring Park

Down by the Creek

Sun Day

Catching Some Light

EAA Fireworks

Hear Me Roar

Bug

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Moment of Reflection

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Water, Reflection

These common wasps seemed to be admiring themselves in the water’s reflection.  Actually, they were getting a drink at the birdbath in our yard.

I happened to notice a few wasps at the birdbath one day and keep watching.  I found a steady stream of wasps visiting the birdbath all day long.  Shortly after, I discovered a steady stream of wasps flying up into a corner of our house. They obviously they had built a nest there.

I also found a couple of wasp nests in the ground of our yard. It must have been a good year for wasps in our area. On a good note, they were never bothersome to us; a little worrisome when one found its way into the house, but no stings. (Ironically, my wife was stung by one while hiking during our vacation in South Dakota.)

You can get a better, more detailed look at these by clicking on the photo.

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Phoebe and Fly

Phoebe, Bird, Fly

This small and feisty Phoebe seems proud to show off its next meal. This is a photo taken in Missouri during the busy month of July; while they are raising their young.

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Wild Bee on Wild Bergamot

Bee, Honey Bee, Bergamot, Flower

The wild bergamot blooms seemed to be a favorite work site of the wild bees. This is another image gathered from our hike through the nature trail along Baird Creek in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

This was a difficult image to capture because the lighting was pretty dim and the bee wouldn’t hold still, but I do like the detail of the translucent wings.

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Damsel at Rest

Damselfly, Flying Insect, Baird Creek

This damselfly took a brief break from hectic flitting to and fro to pose for a portrait.  It was not willing to stay long, so I’m happy I got a few snaps before it was on it’s way.

Damselflies are often confused with dragonflies.  The easy identifying factor is that damselflies usually fold their wings together when at rest, aligned with the line of their body.  Dragonflies usually rest with their wings spread out. This is another image from our recent hike on the Baird Creek trail system in Green Bay, WI.

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Phoebe Feast

Eastern Phoebe, Phoebe, Bird, BugThis little bird was planning on a big lunch. This is an Eastern Phoebe that had captured a large flying bug and seemed intent on showing it off before taking it home to the family.

I’d been watching this little bird fly around the yard. It would often land on the chain-linked fence post not far from me.  I decided to position myself as close as thought I could be without scaring the bird from landing again.  Then I simply stood and waited with my camera focused on the top of that post.  It took a little while, but it finally landed and, to my delight, had a huge bug in its beak.  (In the near future, I’ll share a profile photo of this bird; where you can see the bug a bit better.)

On the website All About Songbirds, they share about the Eastern Phoebe – “The Eastern Phoebe is a plump songbird with a medium-length tail. It appears large-headed for a bird of its size. The head often appears flat on top, but phoebes sometimes raise the feathers up into a peak. Like most small flycatchers, they have short, thin bills used for catching insects.  The Eastern Phoebe generally perches low in trees or on fencelines. Phoebes are very active, making short flights to capture insects and very often returning to the same perch. They make sharp “peep” calls in addition to their familiar “phoebe” vocalizations. When perched, Eastern Phoebes wag their tails down and up frequently.”

I snapped this in a shaded area and I was still far enough away it required quite a bit of cropping to get this view.

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Web Wide World

Spider Web, Dark, Web

On a hike through the forest of Tippecanoe River State Park in Indiana, I came across this spider web suspended in mid-air; a little above head height.  The sun was lighting it up and, in very tiny lines, creating a prism effect giving it some interesting color.

I could look at this image for a long time.  I like following the lines of web like a maze, from the center outward.  You have to enlarge this image to get very far.  It was just an interesting glimpse of nature in very fortunate, natural, lighting.

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Royal Throne

Butterfly, Monarch, Macro

This monarch butterfly took a moment to rest and feed on the flowers provided by West of the Lake Gardens in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

These favorite photo subjects will be departing for central Mexico soon.  I was able to grab a few butterfly and flower photos on a recent Saturday.  Hopefully I’ll get a chance to share a few more of these in the near future.

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The Damsel Be Dazzled

Insect, Damselfly, Macro

The light danced on the wings of the damselfly while it rested on a leaf.

I saw a few of these damselflies flitting around an area along a trail we often hike.  Every time they landed they were facing the sun. (Notice the shadow.)  I spent a good deal of time snapping pictures, hoping to catch one sideways to the sun, to see more of the wing.

Well, as it turned out, the hint of sunlight on the ridges of the wings made a rather interesting view as well.

Damselflies are often mistaken for dragonflies.  To help you know the difference, here’s some info I found at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Both dragonflies and damselflies are typically found near fresh water and are commonly seen during warm, sunny days. And while they share some physical characteristics, there are four ways you can differentiate between the two, according to Mother Nature Network.

EYES

Dragonflies have much larger eyes than damselflies. A dragonfly’s eyes take up most of the insect’s head, wrapping around to the sides of its head. Damselflies also have large eyes, but they are smaller than a dragonfly’s and there is always a space between their eyes.

BODIES

Damselflies are smaller than dragonflies, with bodies that typically range between 1 1/2 inches and 2 inches, while dragonfly bodies are typically longer than 2 inches, Wisconsin Public Radio reports. Dragonflies also have thicker, bulkier bodies, while damselfly bodies are thin like a twig.

WINGS

Both dragonflies and damselflies have two sets of wings, but there are some distinct differences in their wings that can help differentiate between the two. Dragonflies have two sets of similar-sized wings, but the hind wings become more broad at the base, where they attach to the body. Damselfly wings, on the other hand, are more slender and taper toward they base, where they attach to the body.

AT REST

While the wings of dragonflies and damselflies are a key distinction between the two, how they position their wings while not in flight further helps tell them apart. When not in flight, a dragonfly’s wings stick straight out, perpendicular to their body like an airplane’s wings. A damselfly’s wings fold back so they are in line with their body, giving them a more sleek, slender appearance at rest.

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Another Day at Work

Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Cone Flower, BeeI found these purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) blooming in the meadow of an area park last summer. The bees were busy;  hard at work…doing what bees do.

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Monarch Feasting

Monarch, Butterfly, Flower
I find butterflies to be one of the most fascinating creatures in nature. And, when it comes to butterflies, I believe the monarch butterfly is one of the most beautiful.

I snapped this butterfly feasting on some type of wildflower at a local park area. You can also see another butterfly in the background on the left side of the frame. I believe that was a smaller, painted lady butterfly.

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