How many bees can you take a photo of on 1 flower?

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    While wandering around my garden after a busy day with glass of plonk in hand I noticed a mass of bees and the odd wasp (grr) on my Echinops.
    I managed to snap a photo showing 4 altho there were 2 others on the other side of the flower. Maybe someone can beat this!? Picture 224.jpg
     
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      Hi Silu,

      Five on the first pic plus 4 at the back and 7 on the second pic plus 4 at the back. We need a 360 degree lens, Silu!! Echinops is obviously a very attractive plant for the Bees:snork:


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        Well that's me well and truly beaten:) great photo well done and yes Echinops do seem to be a real favourite of bees.
         
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          My Echinops are alive with bees too :)
           
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            Is this cheating :snork::heehee:

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              What great photos, I do love to see happy bees!
               
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                Looks like I have a new flower to add to my list for next year. Echinops.
                 
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                  It's a Hardy Perennial, Clueless, and will come up every season getting bigger in a clump each year.:snork:
                   
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                    Are they prickly? I've just googled them, seems they are a thistle.
                     
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                    No, the blue globe of flower is very soft, as is the large dark green leaves, while the stems are smooth.:snork: It's very reliable, very tough, and as you can see it's a real attraction for the Bees.:snork:
                     
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                      Added it my next year wish list as well , looks lovely :blue thumb:
                       
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