The Buddleia didn't have much action today, so I moved to the other side
of the house where my late wife's Althea, or Rose of Sharon, bushes
predominate. Real, honest-to-goodness Bumble Bees have been scarce for
the last few years. I found one totally involved with a white bloom,
but, as it departed, it flew directly in my face, letting me know it was
his/her territory.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bumble+Bee.TIFF.html
A couple of smaller butterflies were also working the area. Here is a
Silver-Sided Skipper on a lavender bloom. (The blooms vary from pure
white to deep rose).
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver-Sided+Skipper_002.TIFF.html
Best viewed LARGE.
Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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