Last Saturday after a delicious breakfast with a girlfriend, we strolled around downtown and found this lovely Magnolia tree. Then we heard the buzzing, and as we stepped a few inches closer, look what we found! I had to try to get some photos of these wonderful insects…

And here are some great honey bee quotes:
“Words are like bees β some create honey and others leave a sting.” Unknown
“The lovely flowers embarrass me, They make me regret I am not a bee.”
Emily Dickinson
“Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.” John Muir
“It is not how busy you are, but why you are busy – the bee is praised, the mosquito is swatted.” Unknown
“Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they donβt they should,
for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers.” Ray Bradbury
I hope you enjoyed this nugget of nature at its finest and I wish you a lovely weekend ahead.
~Lauren β€οΈβ€οΈ
I can see how this Magnolia tree and a walk with a friend inspired you to write this post, Lauren. The blurry bee is a great effect, especially when the rest of the photo is sharp. The quote about the bee and the mosquito made me smile. A perfect post for me this morning since a friend and I are heading to the Butchart Gardens in a couple of hours. π
Thanks, Erica, and I hope you had a wonderful walk through the gardens with your friend. That sounds lovely. I love what you said about the blurry and sharp effect on that photo. But honestly, it was pure luck because when that little bee flew at me, I clicked quickly and got out of its way. As much as I love them, I don’t want them on me. π I love that quote, too! Have a great weekend! π
Without bees, we would have no Magnolia flowers. I remember as a child, I feared bees, now I encourage them by planting a buffet of flowers for them. I love the John Muir quote… books and bees – two of my favorite things!
True! And I love the image of a flower buffet for the bees. I don’t fear them, but I also don’t want them on me or tangled in my hair. Shiver! Yes, books and bees! That quote caught my eye, too! Thanks for popping in, Janis, and enjoy your weekend! ππ₯°
That was a beautifully buzzing nugget, Lauren! Have a great weekend! π€ππΈπ
Haha! Thanks, Marina! I was happy with the photos since I took them in a hurry before that bee almost buzzed right into me. Yikes! Wishing you the same! Hugs! ππ»π₯β€οΈ
Oh…. maybe she thought you had an eye for her partner!!!!! π€£π€£π€£
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Beautiful images Lauren! Nature is amazing. I love that John Muir quote, thanks for sharing. ππ
Thanks, Balroop, and that is a great quote! Yes, Nature is the best. My hubby and I are going backpacking next month and I can’t wait to be in the center of Nature and the wilderness again. I can also imagine these photos prompting some poetry out of you. π πππ€
Thank you, Lauren. I loved your bee quotes. Also, I’m waiting for the delivery of my birthday Magnolia tree on July 3rd so will look forward to seeing the bees too.
Thanks, John, and these quotes are great, aren’t they? π Oh, that’s exciting about your Magnolia. It’ll be wonderful, and then you’ll be able to listen to that beautiful buzzing, too. Have a good weekend! π π€
Thank you, Lauren. You as well.
So beautiful. And wonderful quotes!
Thanks, Nico, and I’m glad you enjoyed these great quotes, too. There’s nothing like Nature’s entertainment and I know you revel in it also. Wishing you a great weekend!
Blessings. π
Bees are a lot more important than their size might indicate.
They sure are! Thanks, Binky!
How nice to see these bees hard at work! I love the last shot with the blurry bee – good to get away after that! Thanks for sharing these, Lauren π
That last shot was a stroke of luck, Barbara, and yes, good to get away! I’m glad you enjoyed this nugget of nature. Have a great Monday! ππ₯°
Loved the quotes and the photo illustrations π
I’m glad you enjoyed the buzz around here. Ian. π
I’ll be offline for a while getting my eyes repaired π
Good luck and hope all goes smoothly, Ian. Looking forward to your return!
Your words are all honey, no sting, Lauren. Great quotes to go with your “the magnolia and the bees” post. Long live the bees – we need them so much!
Thanks, Pam! Thatβs honey-sweet of you. π Iβm glad you liked these quotes too. I love the one from John Muir. And yes, long live the bees! π
Lovely photos, Lauren. π
I’m glad you liked them, Mark. Have a great day! π
Beautiful quotes and gorgeous photographs! Thanks for sharing dear β€οΈβ€οΈππ€
I’m so glad you liked the buzz around here, Diana. π Thanks for your lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend! πππ
Great photos and fabulous quotes!
Thanks, Diana! I was happy with the shots, but not the bee who became camera shy and almost flew right into me. π₯°π
Love this nugget!
We need our bees, otherwise we may starve! xo
I especially like the bee/mosquito quote!
I’m glad you liked the buzzing around here, Resa! π And you are right, we may starve! That quote brought a smile when I first read it, and those mosquitoes are annoying! β€οΈππ»
It’s a fab quote!
I wonder if the expression “the bees knees” came from someone who knew their value! β€οΈππ»
I bet youβre right about that! ππππππ
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Beautiful Lauren x
Thanks, Alison! Have a great weekend! π
So beautiful rose:) I like green flourish colours …
Thanks so much! πΊ