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Bee Bonus

by Self Sagacity at 9:45 AM
One day I was driving my mother to the doctor’s office. Running out of time as usual. All of a sudden this burst of pink flowers caught me eye for Macro Flowers, Pink Saturday, and Today's Flowers – but I thought no, drive on, you’re going to be late. So I did pass up the tree just about a block when I couldn't resist anymore and looked for a place to turn back around.

I could just snap some quick photos since the tree was on the park strip and not inside the property line, but there was someone on the lawn so I decided to be courteous and ask to borrow his tree for some pictures.

He seemed to be happy and okay with the first picture, but as I snap the second picture I could feel the burning sensation in the back of my neck. I had a funny feeling he wasn’t quite pleased anymore. Then I had to snap a third and a fourth picture and only because I just couldn’t get my camera to focus! But when I could relaxed I saw the bonus for being persistence - a cute little bee! And that my friends was how I could come to join this first Camera Critter today.



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25 Comments

  1. AnnaApril 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Lovely pics. I'm glad you turned around. I usually don't and then wish I did. I love how the pics work for so many memes.

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  2. LindaApril 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    gorgeous pink blooms, who could resist photographing them ... and a bee for Camera Critter Day too. I've got some birds up on my blog for my entry.

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  3. EG CameraGirlApril 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    I'm happy to see the bee. Let's hope the population is larger this year than last!

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  4. Maia TApril 10, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    It was worth insisting, your photos are wonderful and your story brought my smile back after one of my commenters spoiled my day.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  5. Self SagacityApril 10, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Anna, getting the best shots are just spontaneous aren't they? Crafty Gardener, I think the bee was definitely a bonus, I hardly get close enough to any animal. I didn't know bees we were short on bees last year...It's good to know EG Wow. MaiaT, I am so glad you came by then, there's nothing worst than a spoiled day!

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  6. KathyApril 10, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Since you said it was a tree I must assume it is a fruit tree of some sort. The blossoms are absolutely out of this world!

    Honeybees have been disappearing all over the world for the last several years due to something called colony collapse, which no one is sure what is causing it. I seemed to have a lot more bees in my garden in our early spring (which happens here in Arizona the first part of February) this year. So many in fact that I couldn't do a lot of pruning except late in the afternoon because I am allergic to bees and can't afford to get stung another time. But now when everything seems to be in the height of spring, I have fewer bees. We have had several bee attacks on humans in the city this spring (one very close to my home), so I hope the sweet little honeybees haven't gone off and joined those Africanized monsters!

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  7. JanApril 10, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Both wonderful shots. Spring has brought so many great photos.

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  8. Iowa Gardening WomanApril 10, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful pink flowers and always happy to see a bee busy at work.

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  9. wennApril 10, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    i just to watch the insects on the flowers!

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    What gorgeous blossoms and a wonderful surprise. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    I always feel funny when someone is home and I want to take a picture of a tree or flower in their yard. I never trespass, but always worry they may think I am up to no good.

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  11. C. JoyBell C.April 11, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    WHERE have you been, girl????? :)

    These pretty pink flowers are oh-so-pretty! :) I feel like they sort of represent the woman-femininity- they are so soft and delicate....feminine....beautiful.... ♥ ♥

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityApril 11, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    What beautiful flowers on that tree! And, I do hope that the honey bee population grows this year. I read in a magazine about how people should try to plant flowers that they like. Fewer and fewer folks are gardening as we all become so busy.

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  13. http://graceolsson.com/blogApril 11, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    vERY NICE SHOT...LOVE IT..CONGRATS,D EAR
    hAVE A NICE SUNDAY

    graceolsson.com/blog

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  14. MichaelApril 11, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Got to look after the bees because they look after us. Nice pics.

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  15. Icy BCApril 11, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Gorgeous blossom trees! The trees in our area are not ready for this burst yet.

    I see you caught the "crazy photo urge" and the "blogging bug"..They're on your mind even when you're late for appointment. Haha..

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  16. Judy April 11, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful pink blossoms. I'm glad you stopped.

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  17. gengenApril 11, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Wow it looks stunning...happy SOOC Sunday.

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  18. Gardening in a SandboxApril 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    It seems the persistence paid off and you got a fabulous picture. Valerie

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  19. Regina April 11, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous and delightful.
    Happy PS belated.

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  20. LynnApril 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful roses and great shot of the bees.

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  21. LucyApril 11, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    The pinks are so lovely and soft. All about spring!

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  22. SquirrelQueenApril 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Gorgeous pink blossoms and the little honey bee is indeed a bonus. I hope to see the honey bees here very soon now.

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  23. SquirrelQueenApril 11, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I'm back.
    You have been tagged for a photo game. If you want to play the instructions are at Through Squirrel Eyes.
    Hope you have had a great weekend,
    Judy

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  24. JenApril 11, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Amanda, I got your comment ~~ you are welcomed to join the A-Z on Monday meme that I do. Tomorrow we are on Letter L.
    I will add you to my list. Anxious to see your post.
    Jen
    unglazed.blogspot.com

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  25. DeniseinVAApril 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Oh how lovely! Such a happy capture of the little bee also. Thanks for sharing.

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