21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
bee on a flower

A thick branch of cherry plum blossomed under the weight of its white inflorescences, like a sighing, dreamy cloud. And then, as if by magic, a bee landed on one of the fresh flowers. She deftly flew around each flower, collecting pollen and then flew back to the hive, where she converted it into honey. Her path was full of delight and flown like a light spring coolness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Brest, Belarus
Camera: Mi 10
Copyright: © Tatsiana Khvashchynskaya