23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Thirsty Worker
A honey bee pauses to drink from a droplet of water, her wings weathered from a lifetime of hard work. Up close, the details reveal a tired worker in one of her final tasks — a quiet moment near the end of her life cycle.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Saginaw, Mi, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Christopher Drake |