Sunday, August 9, 2009

Bees and Lavender

Summer Stock Sunday JPEG

I will be a very busy bee today.
I hope to catch up with all of you later?



Bees


and lavender...


in your own back yard.


Summer does not get …


any better than this.


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26 comments:

  1. RobinAugust 9, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Beautiful macros Jientje, and I love lavender too.

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  2. DimpleAugust 9, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    My goodness, up close and personal with bees! I have lavender in my yard, and the bees certainly like it, but I haven't tried to photograph them this way. Wonderful!

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  3. quillyAugust 9, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I have a lavender post I shall put up on my photoblog so we can be twins! I did not capture awesome bees, though. Alas.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Damn no bee sex? LOL. Wonderful and you are right summer can't get any better. Have a great time at your daughters. Aloha :)

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  5. quillyAugust 9, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    There IS a bug in my lavender! Come see if you can find it!

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  6. NicoleAugust 9, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    These are lovely.
    Gives me such a peaceful summer feeling!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Don't worry, BEE happy...
    Great shots...:-)

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  8. Wanda.....August 9, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Bee careful beeing busy today, beecause Bee love you Jientje!

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  9. BimAugust 9, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Great series - I hope the bumble bee didn't get stuck in those spider web threads.

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  10. LeoraAugust 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Lavender is such a wonderful plant - ah, the joys of nature! My daughter (who is 7) explained to me the importance of bees and flowers yesterday.

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  11. moneythoughtsAugust 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Nice shots. Really enjoy seeing things through your eyes. I hope that doesn't sound too personal, except to say, you have a nice way of looking at life.

    You can't do any damage to our economy (with your beautiful pictures of home made food), we do a pretty good job of it all by ourselves.

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  12. The Retired OneAugust 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I LOVE catching bees and moths and butterflies on my flowers in macro...you can see all their wonderful fuzziness and color!

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  13. The French BearAugust 9, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful photos, I can almost smell the lavender! How wonderful!
    Do you have Lupus too? I thank you for your sweet comments and support!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  14. IngridAugust 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Beautiful, Jientje ! compliments ! Bees are an insect I like it's not too ugly little ladybugs too. Lavender is another story, reminds me old people, lol !

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  15. kayerjAugust 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    lavender reminds me of my grandma's bedroom. The pictures are amazing

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  16. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I love these photos of the lavender and the bee.

    Paz

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  17. MelissaAugust 9, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    What beautiful photos from such a beautiful lady.

    Thank you for sharing a touch of Summer with us.

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  18. AMANDAAugust 9, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    That is one fury bee, great to see your closeups! Have a great one Jientje.

    http://www.moorebloglife.com/2009/08/08/summer-stock-small-world-beach-bums/

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  19. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    You managed to get three bees in one shot! And I love the bee caught in the web!

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  20. Come Away With MeAugust 10, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Bees and lavender - a lovely combination.

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  21. Julia Phillips SmithAugust 10, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Magnificent shots of the bees, Jientje. I've been trying to get a shot of one all summer. But these are sublime.

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  22. Dr.JohnAugust 10, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful pictures.

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  23. Maggie`s MindAugust 10, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Great shots! The bees are so fuzzy looking.

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  24. MelliAugust 10, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    I have been a busy bee too! And I AM catching up with you now! :) Those are BEEautiful pics!

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  25. LoreeAugust 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I absolutely love lavender.

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  26. JientjeAugust 11, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    @ Robin: So do I, reminds me of Provence, but it's right here in my back yard!
    @ Dimple: They're very hard to photograph, I know.
    @ Quilly: great minds think alike eh?
    @ Nicole: I love bumble bees even more than lavender, but they're both symbols of Summer!
    @ Dina..UK: Don't worry, I am happy!
    @ Wanda: Bee love you too Wanda!
    @ Bim: As a matter of fact, the one in the spider threads is a dead one.
    @ Leora: Aaaah. Did you blush?
    @ moneythoughts: thank you! And you make awesome comments!
    @ the retired one: Macro is my favorite shooting mode. It's a whole new world.
    @ The French Bear: Yes, I do. You're welcome!
    @ Gattina: You don't like lavender?
    @ kaye: certain perfumes and scents have memories attached to them, that's true.
    @ Paz: Thank you!
    @ Melissa: I love those little fuzzy wuzzies!
    @ Amanda: I will, have a great one yourself!
    @ lisa: Yes, I was very surprised when I saw them on my computer!
    @ Sara: Yes, nothing is more like Summer than this!
    @ Julia Smith: They can be hard to capture!
    @ Dr John: Thanks!
    @ Maggie: My favorites!
    @ Melli: Thank you for your beeeeautiful comment! Bzzzzz....
    @ Loree: So do I, the remind me of France and Summer and Provence ...

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