Thank you to Julie and JeriAnn for hosting Getting Arboreal over the past year where we have been following the trees in our world through the changing seasons. My Ornamental Pear has had a trying couple of years, losing large branches to heavy snows...but she carries on....
and isn't it amazing how the minute the blossoms begin to open...
they know...
the honey bees coming visiting to drink of her sweetness from her bee-size cups.
HOLY MOLY! This is ALL the buzz!
ahahaaah!! get it?
(seriously, what a great bee photo)
Posted by: Chris | April 12, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Oh excellent, Stephanie! I think this phase is my favorite phase of all...your tree knew it was time to shine.. What a great couple of shots! Thank you so much for playing along on the collaboration with us! xo
Posted by: Julie | April 12, 2010 at 05:21 PM
what a gorgeous shot - the bee is amazing!
I love when they appear each spring.
Posted by: tami | April 12, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Gosh I love it when the bees come back. Happy Spring, Steph! xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | April 12, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Wow, those are some great shots. I can't believe you captured that been doing it's thing. No wait...I can believe it. You are excellent at what you do. Great photos Stephanie. Have a great day.
Posted by: gloria | April 13, 2010 at 09:12 AM
So nice that your tree recovered enough from her winter traumas to shine for us here.
And I agree - great bee shot!
Kate
Posted by: shibori girl | April 13, 2010 at 01:55 PM
beautiful over here.
Can't wait for your visit....can't wait!!!!!
It would seem that we have an apartment to stay in NYC style.....free....get ready to metalisize your life. I am eagerly awaiting May....Italy and dear friends.
A good life.
Posted by: karen cole | April 13, 2010 at 06:27 PM
How wonderful to see such beautiful photos of your beloved tree.
Nature has me in awe. xoxo
Posted by: Mo'a | April 14, 2010 at 08:23 AM
This is a wonderful post. The photos are great. I love it!
Posted by: Boracay beach resort | April 16, 2010 at 03:06 AM
honey, these are amazingly beautiful.
xo
Posted by: christina | April 19, 2010 at 10:22 AM