Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Just popping in to say Hi...

I have been busy as a Bee. 

I know... Pretty Lame...

I couldn't help myself.




I have been spending my week playing in my Art Journal.
And as I am sitting at my desk playing with my paints, 
I have a beautiful view of this purple sage.




I am not the only one who has been admiring it.




Just look at all that pollen on his leg.
He must have been working hard because I notice
some of them have no pollen. 







Look at this guy..  No Pollen... What a slacker..



I do hope you are all enjoying your week.
And taking time to enjoy the little sweet things in life.



I also would like to say a prayer for all the people in Oklahoma.
It just saddens my heart to see what all those people are going through.



Hugs~
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39 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 22, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    so darn sweet!

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  2. TerryMay 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I can almost feel the sting of that bee! What an amazing close-up photo! Your pictures are always a treat to see! You are getting closer to hitting the road! Have a lovely Memorial Day weekend! Hugs!

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  3. BeccaMay 22, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    You get the best shots of bees Linda! The bee in my latest post is blurry. Those people in Oklahoma have lost so much...I can't imagine. The stories of people that have lost everything including their pets make me cry every time I read about it. Sending prayers. Have fun with your paints!

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  4. JulieMay 22, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    This post makes me smile,the slacker Bee may just have unloaded twice when the laden bee just couldn't beeee bothered to visit the hive lol! Anyway,hope you visit me soon,you might find something to make you smile ;)! Xxx

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  5. Valerie-JaelMay 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing! Valerie

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  6. amandaMay 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Love these shots! So warm and fuzzy. Bright and buzzy. :)

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  7. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Soooooo beautiful!!!

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  8. LynndaMay 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    What a beautiful shots Linda... Thanks for dropping by my blog... hugs... x

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  9. NickiMay 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Excellent motion shots - love how you caught the bee in mid-flight towards the plant.

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  10. S. EtoleMay 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    So busy in all those pretty flowers.

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  11. Mona PendletonMay 22, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful photography as always Linda! Hope you are doing well!

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  12. SylviaMay 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I love the photo's of your sage and the bees. Did you know that the bees are becoming extinct because of the lack of pollen in so many places due to drought and fires? So happy you are having time to play in your journal. Don't know about where you are, but it is hot here! Have a beautiful Thursday, Linda! Hugs!

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  13. SandieMay 22, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Awesome, photographs, oh my, don't think I've ever seen a bee so up close and personal like that. The pollen sacks are amazing!! I am allergic to bee's, so do like keeping my distance.

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  14. yyamMay 23, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    You take the most amazing macro shots!

    Enjoy the rest of the week!

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  15. It's meMay 23, 2013 at 2:31 AM


    My prayers are also for the people in Oklahoma ....lovely week darling...xxx...

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  16. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 23, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful captures of the busy bees, carrying on regardless of the heat.

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  17. Crafting QueenMay 23, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Beautiful photos, love your sunshine.

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  18. Ros CrawfordMay 23, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Stunning shots! You never cease to amaze me ... Glad you are enjoying life ... sending hugs

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  19. Lisa GordonMay 23, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    These shots are amazing, Linda!
    Beautifully captured, and the light is fantastic.

    Wishing you a wonderful day ahead, my friend! xo.

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  20. JacquelineMay 23, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Those photos are beautiful, Linda - thanks for pointing out the pollen on his legs - an interesting detail!
    Linda, thanks for your remedy for spam mails, since I changed the settings it is very quiet on my blog....
    Have a lovely day!
    Jacqueline

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  21. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    I'm so glad you decided to stop and capture Mr. Bee at your sage. Lovely!

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  22. June HouckMay 23, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Linda, this slide show of pictures is amazing! Bee in flight and at work...gorgeous!!!

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  23. lauren bergoldMay 23, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    not only do i always ALWAYS looooooooooooove your amazing photos, i am excited to now be able to recognize both the WORKER bees *and* the SLACKER bees, lol!!! thanks!!! :) :) :)

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  24. Asia King (aka Joanna K)May 23, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Hello back to you girlie. Lovely photos! xx

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  25. Gina KleinworthMay 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Looks like you found a friend. Love these Linda- they make me happy.

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  26. Deb HickmanMay 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Amazing photo's, glad you are enjoying your trip. I'm definitely starting an Art Journal soon, I need to go back through your posts for inspiration. Deb x

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  27. NettyMay 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    wow Linda you really do take the most amazing photographs, worthy of an exhibition. Enjoy the weekend, hugs Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. Heather RogersMay 23, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful photos! It is so weird that they carry it on their legs. :)

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  29. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    wow! that bee in flight is spectaculat, Linda!
    xo
    lynn

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  30. TracyMay 23, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful shots Linda. I always like when the bee man comes to drop off his hives. Those little buzzers eventually make it up to my house and take on my China berry tree in full force. The sound is incredible. Enjoy your view!

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  31. Kirsty VittetoeMay 23, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Fabulous pictures Linda, just love those purple!

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  32. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    great shots of a sweet bee. happy weekend!

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  33. Audrey PettitMay 24, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    It has been such a tough week for so many poor folks in Oklahoma, hasn't it? Soo sad. Life is precious. Really glad that you are making the most of every moment these days. LOVE all your photos. What a beautiful scene!

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  34. CatherineMay 25, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Now that's a nice view!! I hope the slacker bee does't get heck from the Queen bee for being so lazy. ;)
    Wishing you a most wonderful weekend.
    xo Catherine

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  35. Linda BreedloveMay 25, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    What fabulous, fabulous photos! You have such a gift for photography, especially these little things... LOVE it!!!
    Sounds like a peaceful and happy life... ahhh, time to art journal. Can't beat that!
    Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend!
    Hugs!

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  36. Shahrul NizaMay 26, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    LOL, I LOVE LOVE your words today :). Can't stop smiling when you narrate that poor guy. Amazing photos, yet again. WOW, you are so talented my friend. Are those sage brush? I never knew they have beautiful purple flowers. I must have been out in the fields in the Fall then, yet they still smell nice, minty :). TFS!!

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  37. ~* steph :) *~May 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    your photos are simply amazing, linda!!! i love them so much! you have captured such a pretty event! thanks for sharing and i hope all is well! thank you for your sweet comments on my blog :). i have been busy too. glad i could stop by your blog and see what you have been up to! have a wonderful day! *hugs* and much aloha, steph :)

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  38. Cynthia SchelzigMay 31, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Oh these beeeee shots are fabulous!!! I can't stop admiring them!!

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  39. Sue Lelli June 3, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    These photos are incredible! Thanks so much for sharing!

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