19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bee buddies in a zucchini flower
Two honeybees staring out from the center of a zucchini plant blossom in the early morning sun. I went out to my backyard to water my plants as I do every day during the summer before the day gets too hot. I happened to look down at my container zucchini plant and saw a big yellow flower had recently opened. As I looked closer, I noticed two honeybees inside collecting pollen. I love taking photos of my garden and all the insects that visit it, so I took out my phone and got close. Just then, both bees seemingly posed and looked at me, considering their next move. I don't think I have ever truly seen a honeybee so distinctly looking back at me.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
Photo Location: | Pittsburgh (Shaler Township), Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Camera: | SM-G960U |
Copyright: | © Liz Simpson |