The low drone of bumblebees busy collecting pollen was the soundtrack to my lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying the sun. And had I been inclined to open my eyes and watch this busy to-ing and fro-ing, I'm sure I'd have seen a scence very much like this one captured by Richard Bedford.

Carder bumblebee in flight, facing away from camera

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