We have had rain and clouds the last few days and I feel the need for a pop of color today. This blanket flower (g. Gaillardia) provided a wonderfully colorful backdrop for a little bee that I spotted during a recent trip to Green Spring Gardens. I think that it may be some kind of sweat bee, but I did not get a close enough look at it to be able identify it.
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Mike Powell 
Beautiful photo! I love the color and detail.
Wow, brilliant color! Like the little visitor too.😊
That is an award winning photo! Thank you!!
Thanks, Ann, for your very kind words.
Very colorful Mike! Great image!