My first day with the 100mm macro lens. Nothing sets the honeybees abuzz like the huge California Lilac that's blooming with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

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Add a touch of nature and personality to your coffee, tea, or favourite hot drink with this wildlife-themed mug!  Honeybees are one of my favorite subjects to photograph at a close range. I have watched them for hours, pollinating the huge California Lilac that blooms with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn in mid-spring through summer. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Mug

"Bee" the talk of the office -- or office party -- with this colorful honeybee tie.  Honeybees are incredible workers, visiting hundreds of flowers in a single trip (not day!) The ones in our neighborhood are particularly drawn to the huge California Lilac when it blooms with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Neck Tie

Chasing the blue and gold: my first day with the 100mm macro lens. The allure of our front lawn California Lilac in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is irresistible to local honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac

Add a touch of nature to the home or office with this wildlife-themed wall hanging. 

Chasing the blue and gold: my first day with the 100mm macro lens. The allure of our front lawn California Lilac in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is irresistible to local honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Canvas Print

Photographing honeybees on our huge blooming California Lilac is such a wonderful challenge, and it's our small attempt to ensure future generations of these tireless little workers. We are able to enjoy the fruits of their labours in the fruits and vegetables we harvest in the summer and fall, and the colorful flowers that flourish, sometimes late into the year, in our climatically mild part of the world.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Classic Round Sticker

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed sandstone coaster. 

Chasing the blue and gold: my first day with the 100mm macro lens. The allure of our front lawn California Lilac in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is irresistible to local honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Chasing the blue and gold: my first day with the 100mm macro lens. The allure of our front lawn California Lilac in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is irresistible to local honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Glass Coaster

Part brainteaser, part assemble-it-yourself art, this challenging, wildlife-themed puzzle is great for improving muscle memory. 

Chasing the blue and gold: my first day with the 100mm macro lens. The allure of our front lawn California Lilac in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is irresistible to local honeybees and other pollinators. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Jigsaw Puzzle

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen with this wildlife-themed towel! I love blue flowers, and it's like hitting the jackpot when the huge California Lilac bush on the front blooms with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters. The honeybees can't resist the allure of these flowers, either, and these encounters provide plenty of photo opportunities in the spring and early summer. Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Kitchen Towel

My first day with the 100mm macro lens. I am thankful when I see dozens of honeybees, bumblebees, and other tiny winged pollinators on the huge California Lilac when it's in full bloom with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn.  

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Magnet

Celebrate nature with these sticky notes, which feature an industrious little worker pollinating clusters of small purple flowers.

Photographing honeybees on our huge blooming California Lilac is such a wonderful challenge, and it's our small attempt to ensure future generations of these tireless little workers. We are able to enjoy the fruits of their labours in the fruits and vegetables we harvest in the summer and fall, and the colorful flowers that flourish, sometimes late into the year, in our climatically mild part of the world.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Post-it Notes

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Hold the winning "wild" card with these nature-themed playing cards! 

Nothing draws the honeybees in mid/late May through June like the huge California Lilac that blooms with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer when these tiny winged marvels congregate.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Stunning Honeybee on the California Lilac Shrub Poker Cards

Use this wildlife-themed trivet to protect delicate surfaces, tables, and countertops from hot pots, or as an accent piece for the dining room or kitchen.

Photographing honeybees on our huge blooming California Lilac is such a wonderful challenge, and it's our small attempt to ensure future generations of these tireless little workers. We are able to enjoy the fruits of their labours in the fruits and vegetables we harvest in the summer and fall, and the colorful flowers that flourish, sometimes late into the year, in our climatically mild part of the world.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Trivet

Add a touch of nature and warmth to any room with this elegant, wildlife-themed candle. 

My first day with the 100mm macro lens. Nothing sets the honeybees abuzz like the huge California Lilac that's blooming with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn. In fact, this bush resembles a purple beehive in late spring/early summer.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on California Lilac Shrub Pillar Candle

Keep notes, reminders, and more in this whimsical, wildlife-themed journal. If there are any flowers that really grab my attention, it's the California Lilac. Those tiny blue flowers are so soothing to see, especially when they bloom in huge masses, which they are apt to do. Add dozens and dozens of tiny pollinators to this bush, and I can believe that honeybees are going to have a fighting chance at survival. Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac Notebook

Seeing honeybees at work on our huge California Lilac that blooms with hundreds of bluish-purple clusters on the front lawn is always extremely fascinating. These tiny workers have existed for millions of years, and have been raised by humans for their honey and beeswax for thousands of years in many ancient civilizations. Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

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WWN Beautiful Honeybee on the California Lilac

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