Strange flower

Wonder how this comes out on 500 pixels only

It is much more "alive" and "detailed" (sharp) when on a larger pixel size...

Although I was after catching a bumblebee that floated around this tree and eventhough I didn't catch him in even one of the numerous photos, it seems I did catch a fly (a flaw imitation of a bumblebee )

Great Shot Chica !!

James,

Great, strange looking flower! I love the colour!

Thanks I wish the municipality would place little signs near those trees mentioning the names

It's an interesting flower.. I love the color.. You can catch bees taking a rest sometimes when it is hot in the early afternoon.. The bees around here wrap themselves in petals of flowers. Usuall covered with pollen and I think, in a drug like state.. Easy to get shots then! They seem to be flying around slower then too..

That is a mimosa blossom.

Debi wrote:

That is a mimosa blossom.

We used to have two or three of these things in our yard back when I was growing up. Not only are the flowers beautiful but the fragance of them is so sweet. Beautiful shots of the flowers.

Ohhhh since the time I took this photo I found out its name "Powderpuff" - but never knew its official name was a Mimosa Blossom. Sounds a lot more exotic. Thank you for that