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Bumble Bees LOVE the ECHINOPS Flower31 total reviews
Comment from Gail Ross
What a diversified garden you must have! This looks like a grape flavored popcorn ball. LOL If that was the case, no wonder the bees are attracted to it with all that sugar. The second flower seems to have not fully opened yet. The red and gold flowers fill in the background nicely.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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What a diversified garden you must have! This looks like a grape flavored popcorn ball. LOL If that was the case, no wonder the bees are attracted to it with all that sugar. The second flower seems to have not fully opened yet. The red and gold flowers fill in the background nicely.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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lol...diversity...yup Gail. "Come one, come all" is my motto. Now you have to be tough enough to over-winter well in my gardens but I'll give almost anything a try....at least once anyway. Do really appreciate you having a look at these guys and thanks so much for the wonderful review you've given them too.
Deborah
Comment from MKFlood
oh I hear the flower hollering...oooooooo..ahhhhhhhhh.. Oh YES! RIGHT THERE!!!..sounds like an adult movie huh..lololol. well at least the flower is happy..wink. colorful capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the bees all over the colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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oh I hear the flower hollering...oooooooo..ahhhhhhhhh.. Oh YES! RIGHT THERE!!!..sounds like an adult movie huh..lololol. well at least the flower is happy..wink. colorful capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the bees all over the colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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ahahahah only YOU MK could tun my little image here into an adult movie....lol...laughed like hell when I read that. Thanks so much for checking it out and giving it such a 'marvelous' review...ahaha
Deborah
Comment from Sandyshots
Such a busy photo,wonderful colors.your main focus is very clear and detailed,good lighting brings it to life. Very good composition,subject is well placed. I thank you for sharing this vibrant photo
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Such a busy photo,wonderful colors.your main focus is very clear and detailed,good lighting brings it to life. Very good composition,subject is well placed. I thank you for sharing this vibrant photo
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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There IS a lot going on here isn't there Sandy....you should have seen what it looked like had I stepped back a couple of steps...lol...REALLY busy. Do appreciate you having a look and thanks so much for the lovely review.
Deborah
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Comment from jimchaney
Great initial impact and framing. Colors are rich and very appealing. Focus and depth of field are very good, especially considering all of the movement going on.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Great initial impact and framing. Colors are rich and very appealing. Focus and depth of field are very good, especially considering all of the movement going on.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Thanks so much Jim. Do appreciate you having a look and giving this guy such a nice review!
Deborah
Comment from catmal
wow debbie this is a beauty how did you round them all up for the shot lol great variation in colours textures etc certainly shows springs on the way love it..thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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wow debbie this is a beauty how did you round them all up for the shot lol great variation in colours textures etc certainly shows springs on the way love it..thanks for sharing
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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It's really interesting catmal- the Bumble Bees only congregate around the flowers that are fully blossomed. They're not at all interested in them until then. It must be something they secrete only when fully formed. If I had stepped back a bit when I took this shot you would have seen that there were hundreds of Bees....lol...really...just hundreds of them... . everywhere. Thank you so much for having a look and especially for sharing one of your gold stars! You're a sweetie!
Deborah
Comment from rasmine
Beautiful flowers. Love these flowers--Don't know if I saw them in the past, but I love the way they look from your photo. Thank you, for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Beautiful flowers. Love these flowers--Don't know if I saw them in the past, but I love the way they look from your photo. Thank you, for sharing. :)
Comment Written 21-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Me too rasmine....I've spent a ton of time photographing this guy over the years. Do appreciate you checking this one out and thank you for the lovely review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from supergold
did you put some sweet juice on this flower to attract so many bumble bees? and not on the other flowers? lol;
a great find and excellent capture;
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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did you put some sweet juice on this flower to attract so many bumble bees? and not on the other flowers? lol;
a great find and excellent capture;
Comment Written 21-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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It's really interesting sg. The Bumble Bees are only interested in the fully blossomed flowers- as you see here- they are not near the one that is still forming. So the 'sweet juice' must be something it gives off only when fully blossomed....if I could bottle it somehow I'd really have something wouldn't I! lol Forgot to mention that Butterflies are really attracted to this guy too. Anyway, always enjoy seeing you at the end of a review and thank you for checking this big fella out.
Deborah
Comment from lrogers50
What a cool flower; thanks for describing it in such detail. The colors are so bright and the detail on the flower is excellent. I bet it's really something to see in person --all the blossoms and the bees! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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What a cool flower; thanks for describing it in such detail. The colors are so bright and the detail on the flower is excellent. I bet it's really something to see in person --all the blossoms and the bees! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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I call it my 'Alien Plant' Lucy.....all these great long arms w/ little silver-blue balls at the end....and then there's all the Bumble Bees....yes, it's a sight for sure. I've spent a lot of time photographing this guy. Do appreciate you checking it out and thank you for the wonderful review you've given it....oh and glad you enjoyed the included notes!
Deborah
Comment from Envision
Another really cool flower that I have to research. I like how big they get and the colors are so pretty. I like how you found this one with so many bees! The background blur and colors are nice too. The flowers look nice grouped together too.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Another really cool flower that I have to research. I like how big they get and the colors are so pretty. I like how you found this one with so many bees! The background blur and colors are nice too. The flowers look nice grouped together too.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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This one is very easy to grow Grace. Takes a couple of years to establish itself and then BOOM....it just takes off...lol Thank you so much for checking this guy out. I am always happy to see a review from you and REALLY pleased I've tempted you to research another flower new to you.
Deborah
Comment from swimmer74
Wow, you've got all kinds of color going on! Terrific! The purple is nice and bold and jumps out. I like the red and yellow. The green seems to connect the two. Didn't know bees liked those type of plants. Very cheery overall. Hope the bees get what they're after. Take care.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Wow, you've got all kinds of color going on! Terrific! The purple is nice and bold and jumps out. I like the red and yellow. The green seems to connect the two. Didn't know bees liked those type of plants. Very cheery overall. Hope the bees get what they're after. Take care.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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I agree swimmer...the color's the best thing about my gardens. I so appreciate you always checking out my new posts and thank you again for sharing another of your gold stars w/ this one!!
Deborah