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Uploaded: 09/19/15 5:15 PM GMT
Bee in Balm
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This is red monarda or bee balm. I normally see the purple variety but this color had swarms of the bumble bees all around it.

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::photoeye68
09/19/15 5:32 PM GMT
Reminds me of the old saying, "Busy as a bee". Excellent capture of this busy bee. Love the color.
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::corngrowth
09/19/15 6:13 PM GMT
Kathy, I don't know for sure whether the red color is 'responsible' for the visit of so much bumble bees. It can be the fragrance of the bee balm as well (or both). It's anyhow a very fine 'action shot' (lol). Perfectly captured my friend!
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.Joanie
09/19/15 7:52 PM GMT
Slurp slurp...lol...Beautiful close up Kathy!!!
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::Ramad
09/19/15 10:14 PM GMT
Nice bokeh and good colors in this shot Kathy. The focus on the bee is good also.
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::tigger3
09/19/15 10:56 PM GMT
Very good take on this one Kathy, the hummers sure enjoy the bee balm too. Good color capture in this shot. tigs=^..^=
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::luckyshot
09/20/15 12:44 AM GMT
Nice, Kathy. I've not seen these in red - it looks great here.
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::Jimbobedsel
09/21/15 1:49 PM GMT
I bet the bee is enjoying the foofy as much as I am. Beautiful shot, Kathy.
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.icedancer
09/21/15 3:35 PM GMT
Whoa that bee is almost as big as the flower, great find and capture
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.susanlynn
09/21/15 8:59 PM GMT
I love seeing bees gathering from flowers. From all indications, there is going to be a shortage in the near future which will be dreadful as honey is such a life giving substance.
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.Eubeen
10/03/15 1:09 AM GMT
I had no idea you were an amateur taxidermist. Do you embalm any other critters or just stick to bees? A great close up on the flower and bee, Kathy. Beautiful colours and nice sharpness in the photo.
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