This is another flashback to warmer, sunnier days. Last spring I set out to photograph the wild plum blossoms – and revel in their heady scent.
Happily for me, it is more interested in nectar than in my blood - Spring 2011
As I moved around to find blossoms highlighted by sunlight, I was not the only one interested in the sunny, sweet smelling blooms. In fact, there were numerous visitors of many sizes and shapes, but the most astounding to me was this odd creature. I realize it sort of resembles a bumblebee, but I do not think it is a bee at all. What it most looks like to me is those cartoon mosquitoes with pointy proboscii (is that a plural for proboscis?). Only this one is dressed for cold weather, rather like an Eskimo, and his/her face is all whiskery like a Schnauzer. Of course, now I have exited the realms of science and, rather, entered cartoon-landia, but none-the-less, I wanted to share this marvelous little creature. 🙂 And I loved the light sparkling off the fur on his back!
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thank you so much for sharing your beautiful environment. I look forward to your postings everyday! They bring a sound perspective to my hectic days.
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Mercy, I appreciate your kind comment. The photos keep me in my right mind also :o) ~Kyle
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I look forward to them too– Its inspiring me to get out there and take some photos — I just wish I had the photo talent to capture photos like these.
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Thank you. Just take lots of photos, frequently. You’ll start to get familiar with your camera and sometimes see images you like. Soon you’ll be taking photos you like! ~Kyle
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Thanks- I will I love nature shots and there is so much beauty in the southwest where I live
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