Photo of the Day
Bumblebee near flowers
January 6, 2011
Bumblebee
This Month in Photo of the Day: Your Photos
I was trying to frame this bumblebee for a long time. After several attempts, I somehow managed this. Guess that's nature—ever changing and bountiful. One lifetime and a camera is not enough to fathom it.
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot. Have a great shot? Send it to us for possible publication in National Geographic magazine.)
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