13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mother's Bee

I was admiring roses in front of my house talking to my mom in my head 10 days after she died. I asked her if she was with me. This bee shows up and I felt my mom's presence. I took a few shots. Its a moment I won't forget.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2014
Date Uploaded: 08.2015
Photo Location: Waterford, Michigan, United States of America
Camera: SM-N900V
Copyright: © Karen Kirwan