Bees


My good friend Marjorie had me over to learn about the spring process of putting the hives out. I have to admit I'm a big baby when it comes to bugs touching me. I trusted what I was told and the bees indeed were very chill and more like curious puppies flying around, checking out their new home, and happy photography models.

Female beekeeper in orange overalls and protective hat smiling while tending to beehive outdoors.

The beekeeper in question

A rouge bumblebee


I had Marjorie take a moment to smile, but it was mostly a lot of work. (look closely at a curious bumblebee making an appearance right across the center of her chest) Marjorie spent time taking the queen out, placing her carefully in the middle of the box, as well as (below) the sort of violent process of dumping the bees out. I am glad I was able to shoot that one a little slower to show the motion, it was very surprising how many bees came out of the transport box.

Beekeeper in protective gear pouring bees from white package into a wooden beehive box.
Honeybees swarming on top of a white plastic bee transport package outdoors.
Black and white image of a small tin can with bees on a wooden beehive frame on ground.
Female beekeeper wearing straw hat with protective veil and orange overalls working with bees.