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13-MAY-2018 Dave

Around and Around

Peony Bud


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Canon Image Challenge19-May-2018 16:38
Lovely sights and smells in the garden at this time of year. Very still this morning after last night's rains.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge19-May-2018 11:53
Both my mother and grandmother had plenty of peonies, I loved watching the ants do their work. My favorite bush was the giant lilac we had. Every time I see and smell them it reminds me of my youth. Paul
Canon Image Challenge18-May-2018 00:43
No pollen until blooming but apparently nectar on the bud. I wonder what those ants eat the rest of the year.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge17-May-2018 03:46
Interesting. I would have thought there was no surface nectar until the bud bloomed. I learn something every day.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge17-May-2018 02:03
Thanks. The ants are feasting on the bud's nectar. Some theorize that they aid the blossoming process (which may take more than another week).

I'll be happy to share the results. We are fortunate to have several varieties, including a tree peony.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge16-May-2018 14:47
Rich color, nice DOF. The ants make a perfect fit to the song title.
What are these little insects looking for? Are they stripping the outer leaves?

Jim
Canon Image Challenge16-May-2018 11:43
SHARP!! Be sure to show us the end result of their hard work in a week or so!