Philadelphus Blossom
By Toto
1 Feb, 2009
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Beautiful...the Hover Fly is enjoying himself there.
1 Feb, 2009
Great Photo Toto it reminds me so much of Summer :)
1 Feb, 2009
Me too Jacque. Spring is nearly here.
1 Feb, 2009
Very well taken . The bee adds character to the photo. I love it.
2 Feb, 2009
Your close ups are just amazing!
3 Feb, 2009
Thank you all for your encouraging comments. It's not a bee Justjan but could easily be mistaken for one. The theory is that these, along with various other harmless insects have developed colours of more agressive or danderous ones to discourage predators. It is in fact a hoverfly.
10 Feb, 2009
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Fantastic clear close-up!
1 Feb, 2009