Photo taken at Lake Johnson Park in Raleigh, NC

I had the pleasure of watching this bumble bee indulge itself in the flowers of a buttonbush plant. I am allergic to bees however that rarely prevents me from getting close enough to watch them do what they do. Watching a bee feed and hum its way flower to flower is really calming. The roundness and texture of the bee and the flowers of the buttonbush give this image a soft and fun vibe. The brightness of the colors also lend to the whimsy of the photo. I hope you enjoy the brevity and ecological meaningfulness of this image!