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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Honey bee helping the floret in pollination

It is a true saying that bee has no time for sorrow. The image shows the struggle of a behind making the flower to develop into a fruit. This tiny creature really work hard for others whether it is pollination or honey. The transparency of its wings illustrates its selfless nature and the network of veins in wings depicts its life full of struggles.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Chandigarh, India
Camera: SM-J700F
Copyright: © Deepti Hooda