Close-up of bee collecting pollen from lavender flower.

Hanging On

A bumblebee clings to the underside of a lavender flower as it searches for nectar.

The unusual perspective highlights details that are often overlooked, from the texture of the petals to the fine hairs covering the insect’s body. A shallow depth of field isolates the subject against a soft background.

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Wikipedia – Bumblebee
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Close-up of bee collecting pollen from lavender flower.