The Colours That Are Summer - (enlarge)

I recall this day so vividly. There was full sun, it was so hot!!! Yet it

was a glorious day! 2009 was about the last year I saw any

abundance of Bumble Bees, and even then they were scarce

compared to the years before. I was very fortunate this one

afternoon. A few Bees were frantic as they landed on the large

Marigolds that were just bursting into bloom. I am very allergic to

Marigolds, and I obtained this capture between sneezes! I had a

harder time holding the camera still in 2009, but I was using my 18-

55 and it is much lighter than my 100mm Macro. It is a very mild,

FOGGY, night here in Southern Ontario. The Weather Network has

said we are going to get quite a bit of rain. Meanwhile, in the

Maritime Provinces, there is snow - AND - lots of it. Especially

Newfoundland. They are expecting up to 75mm of snow. The power

is out in much of the Province. All the more reason for me to enjoy

this memory of such a warm and sunny afternoon. (my sincere

thanks for any visits and comments, yours, Gail)

beautiful image...very nice colors and composition...regards....David

Hi Gail,  This is a wonderful image, love the colors, I am a big fan of Bumble Bees.  Nice that we have beautiful images like these to look at when the weather is cold and not so beautiful in the winter months, I look forward to spring when I can once again see images like this one.  Take care,  Sherry

A beautiful shot with very nice lighting and details, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

 

Great timing, Gail, so beautiful! have a wonderful year, dear friend. 

Mari

Bright colors, great bokeh effect. BR JV

JORGE, MARI and RUUD

My sincere thanks for your visits and encouraging remarks, truly appreciate your support.

SHERRY

I agree with you! While winter offers many beautiful photo ops as well, the garden colours are my fav. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!

DAVID

I've really been enjoying your Creative Images of late, keep them coming!!! Many thanks for your visit David!

Another very nice and artistic compositon, my dear friend:...6!

I see we're moving along quite nicely now. Hopefully we're seeing the end of the winter doldrums on photonet, Very nice piece of work, Gail, catching the bee doing precisely what bees are supposed to do, The DOF is excellent and sets off our little hard-working friend beautifully.

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful image with wonderful colors, lighting & details.  Take care, Patsy

Wonderful image Gail - I love the colours and the detail in the bee.

All the best,

Mike

Dear Gail,

Very beautiful and well done image! 

Warm regards, Tina

TINA

My sincere thanks dear Tina for those lovely words, I do appreciate your visit and think of you often. Hope things are improving.

MIKE

many thanks for your visit Mike and your encouraging words of critique. I got a bit lucky that day I think.

Patsy

Your support and encouragement never goes unnoticed Patsy, many thanks.

JACK

Many thanks for your encouraging comments Jack, I do enjoy what you have to share re my compositions, all the best, Gail

Hi Gail,

Absolutely beautiful........Best Regards, KA

It's nice to have ready access to reminders that color will return with a vengeance.

So good to hear from you! I hope 2013 has began well for you and your family Jeff. I do appreciate your visit and input, yes the colours of Summer will cheer us all up.

Hello Kawan! So good to have you drop in and share your thoughts on this image, I hope the New Year is going well for you.

Wonderful colors and very good technical quality dear Gail, bravo!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

thank you Pierre for your visit. It is so good to hear from you!!! Thankyou for your input, I do value what you think.

Excellent work! (6)