2011, Day 236 - Licorice

Between appointments I rediscovered a large fennel plant in blossom.  It has lost most of its fragrance but the bees are crawling all over the flowers in an orgy of pollination.  Given that I find insects fascinating I had to stop and take some pictures.  I've had a long day but this is the one that jumped out at me in my sleep-deprived state as my favorite.  Presenting the European honey bee, enjoy...

Canon 1Ds Mark II, Canon 100/f2.8L IS
100mm, f4.5, 1/250 sec @ 320 ISO