Before and after (with an extra bee)

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Comments

Debra Plett

Another great shot Yves but so totally different. I like the contrast between new growth and old growth. As well the image reflects how important flowers are to sustaining the life of the bees and other little critters. Very interesting composition and story.

Jane LeBlanc

Very cool photo and story, Yves.

Yves Langlois

Thank you Jane

Description
Every year the buttonbush flower amaze me with its outstanding round shape. Here is a composition with buttonbush flowers at two different stages and their friendly bee. (taken aug 2025)
Taken By
Yves Langlois
Taken On
December 13, 2025
Tagged
buttonbush flower plant pollen animal bee insect invertebrate wasp apidae honey_bee yellow pollinator arthropod flowering_plant
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 548
  • Lens Model: FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 11

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