'tis the lil thingies'n life...

United States
November 15, 2022 12:40pm CST
that warms the heart'n gives the senses pleasure. 't least fer myself, call me selfish. With months 'f prolonged, 'exceptional' drought, I'd feared the Prickly Pear 'd not produce a single blossom. Whilst such 'twas few this year, some 'merged sporadically to the delight 'f the bees. 'lways fun times waitin' fer 'em to hold still long 'nough to get a decent photo 'f these lovely creatures. I've been fortunate o'er the years to catch 'em sleepin', 2 'r 3 bees rummagin' the same pollen, several squabbles, etc. Many've 'not the time', so I'm told, to seek out these simple pleasures'n life. The eldest son used to roll his eyes 't such marvels. Now, he joins'n the chase 'f patience'n timin'. Both with cameras'n hand, waitin' fer that near perfect shot. Do ya take the time to see what 'nfolds all 'round ya? 'fter more'n a year 'f bein' short-sighted, I 'twas thrilled to be back to playin' such a game.
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@just4him (307027)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Nov 22
I'm glad you're taking pictures again. This one is beautiful!
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• United States
1 Dec 22
thanks, good to've that passion 'gain. 'twas kinda like losin' a dear ol' friend.
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@just4him (307027)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Dec 22
@crazyhorseladycx I'm sure it was.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Nov 22
You know I am all about those little things. They get me through every day. What a great macro photo here. I had a lot of bees this past summer in the garden too. Always a welcomed site.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
yes ma'am, kindred spirits when 't comes to natures beauty. they do the same fer me, warms my soul. helps me battle demons. thanks! delighted yer garden 'tis a home to so many.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Dec 22
@crazyhorseladycx Absolutely. Please take care of yourself.
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
17 Nov 22
I did used to do things like this more often but I just don’t have the time now. It’s nice you are able to do this and find such joy in it. I’m glad you share these beauties with us.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
perhaps some day yer gonna be able to take such'p 'gain :) such 'tis relaxin' to me'n an odd way. aw, thanks :)
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@GreatMartin (23675)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Nov 22
Mother Nature is one of the greatest joys I have--even in her fury!!
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• United States
1 Dec 22
so very true, so much beauty to 'hold, her wrath a reminder...
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@wolfgirl569 (95646)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Nov 22
Glad you are back to chasing them again. I am content to just watch. Not the patience to keep taking pictures.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
gives a gal somethin' to do, takes my mind off other thingies. seems many've not the patience fer pic snappin'. which 'tis fine :)
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@JudyEv (326091)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 22
What a great photo and I'm glad you're back being able to take such shots - and so nice that your son now enjoys the chase too.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
thanks :) i keep debatin' gettin' a better camera, but my ol' 'friends' 're so familiar to me 'n such'd be kinda sad to toss 'em 'side right now. i'd be thrilled he's caught the bug, too!
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@popciclecold (35401)
• United States
15 Nov 22
Good to know, now he's doing it I love it. Take care.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
me's well coz we've not many interests'n common. ditto ~
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@popciclecold (35401)
• United States
15 Nov 22
Now he's doing it. That is great. Great photo.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Nov 22
So nice to hear that photography is still very much apart of you . . . you have captured so many slices of life from nature - so beautiful - and we are privileged you share them with us.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
glad 't came back to me, thankfully spring surged such a need 'n nature provided great gifts to 'hold. most humbled to share 'em with folks who 'ppreciate such wonders.
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@allknowing (130091)
• India
15 Nov 22
It is the small things that bring one happiness. The garden has enough of those.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
fer certain! nice to not've to travel far to witness such wonders, eh?
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@1creekgirl (40611)
• United States
15 Nov 22
We truly do need to appreciate the little things in life. Sometimes they're not so little after all.
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• United States
1 Dec 22
i know that many seem to 've days, sometimes longer, 'n which they feel most down trodden. fer myself, 'tis my salvation. these wee moments'n time captured to ponder 'pon.
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@sol_cee (38222)
• Philippines
16 Nov 22
Heyyy long time, no see! I’m glad to see your discussion here again!
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