I took these photos back in September at the Ornamental Gardens. From afar, what I thought looked like oddly shaped and coloured stamens and anthers, was actually the rear end of a hornet sticking out of a Torch lily flower.
Here's a full view of the few remaining blooms at the time:
What a luscious color! And yes, I can see you thinking it was an odd stamen sticking out. I love prairie type gardens – unfortunately they don't work too well on my property which is mostly shady. My areas of sun are reserved for roses! – g
ReplyDeleteYour work is so beautiful! I was shooting today and made sure to get the Fall details!!! =)
ReplyDeletewonderful and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful color! And such a cute little bee bum, too... lol
ReplyDeleteNice macro view of the hornets. I like the last one with its ... ehm ... lets call it hair style! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I am amazed that your torch lilies are still blooming, or was this taken earlier? Our bloom at the height of summer.
ReplyDeleteLovely work as usual.
Your work is so inspiring! love,love coming here to see all of it and to dream...so lovely!
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Lila
amazing pictures!!!!
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