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A Sample of Pop’s “Bee” Images

Tuliptree Blossom with Guest

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

Crape Myrtle in Bloom

Crepe Myrtle, Tree, Flowers

This vibrant cluster of pink flowers with a few green buds is from a blooming Crape Myrtle Tree.  I was captivated by these flowering trees on a recent trip to Alabama. It was easy to spot these bright red flowers as I drove from the panhandle of Florida to the southwest corner of Alabama. They seemed abundant along my route. When I finally got to my destination, one of the first questions I asked was, “What are those red, flowering trees?”Crape Myrtle Tree, Trunk, Bark

I took a few photos and did a little research when I got back home in northwest Missouri. Crape Myrtles have been lovingly referred to as the Lilac of the South (even though they have no fragrance). They have a very long bloom time in the summer. I think the little yellow flowers that bloom out of the green orbs is pretty unique too.

Crape myrtles have an interesting exfoliating bark from late spring to early summer that, as it peels, reveals a beautiful, velvety, cinnamon colored trunk. (Click on the photo to the right and get a good look.) I’ve learned the leaves also provide some fall color – from yellow to orange to red – if the weather cooperates.

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