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I love to take my camera and go exploring.  The wonders you can discover when looking at something so closely!

Today, I headed outside to see what I could find...

I found two ants "playing" inside a morning glory flower.

I love the frilly details of this "simple" flower.  The center stamens remind me of fireworks exploding in the sky.

Bees and insects of all varieties were having a veritable feast on the mint flowers.  Most of them were too flighty to capture well.

This "bumble bee" was taking her time, slowly making her way around all the flowers.  I imagined her relishing the scent and taste of mint.

I followed this insect till it landed.  Anyone know what it is?

a hummingbird moth!  They love the butterfly bush!

LINKS:

bumble bee information

hummingbird moth (Hemaris thysbe) @ Mass Audubon

I'm linking up with my favorite teacher, Ms Jenny Matlock, as we work our way through the alphabet.  Please do go visit the other students, for you never know what gems you may find--humor, poignancy, information, visions of far away places, stuff you've never even dreamed of!  Check it out HERE.  You may even wish to join in yourself!  This week our letter is "M." 

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