Pollen Collection (#2)

A female beekeeper at work
5307432 A female beekeeper at work.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work. Top: Driving bees from one skep into another in order to clear the combs)

Beekeepers
5307415 Beekeepers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting beekeepers knocking a swarm into a container. Hives with alighting boards in bee shelter on left. Dated 19th century)

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting red flowers
5306742 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting red flowers; Universal History Archive/UIG

A beekeeper
5307431 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper. Top: a feeding bottle which would be filled with syrup to replenish stores after honey is extracted)

W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive
5307420 W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting W.J. Pettit's Temple Beehive both closed (left) and open (right)

A beekeeper
5307410 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper clearing honey by straining it into settling tanks and then drawing off by tap after leaving it to stand for a number of hours)

A beekeeper
5307422 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Engraved by John Romney (1785-1863) an English artist

A beekeeper
5307403 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper collecting a swarm of bees from a hollow tree and putting them into a straw skep. Dated 19th century)

An engraving depicting a humble bee's nest, 19th century
5311560 An engraving depicting a humble bee's nest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1843); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century
5309045 Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees. Dated 19th century 01/02/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the hiving of a swarm of bees, 19th century
5311559 An engraving depicting the hiving of a swarm of bees, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

A beekeeper
5307428 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Dated 19th century)

A commercial apiary
5307425 A commercial apiary.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a commercial apiary in Queensland, Australia. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Various beehives
5307418 Various beehives.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various beehives. 1: Bell-shaped traditional straw skep. 2: Wildman's storied straw beehives)

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Branch with three yellow lilies, 1834. Creator: M. de Gijselaar
Branch with three yellow lilies, 1834

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St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Worker Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen sac on back leg

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Detail of a bee on a lavender plant flower, San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

A bumblebee flies beyond lavender blossoms in Vienna, Austria June 17, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Snow covered rocks on the beach modeled by the wind surround the icy sea Pollen Vareid Flakstad Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

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Feasting on Flowers
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Bright sunflower field and blue sky

A plant of the dwarf Meconopsis henrici isolated with a coloured, textured background A plant of the dwarf Meconopsis henrici isolated with a coloured, textured background

Frilly poppy A beautiful poppy flower with pink, frilled petalswith a comlimentary coloured texture added

Closeup bright sunflower over blurred field and blue sky background

Closeup bright sunflower over blue sky background

African daisy (Osteospermum jucundum) at approx 10x magnification, composite flower showing individual florets full of golden pollen grains, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Flowering ice plant in Caesarea National Park in Israel
Plants, A flower of the ice plant or sour fig, Carpobrotus edulis, an invasive species originally from South Africa

Anemone, Japanese anemone, Anemone japonica

Pollen release from cyclamen flower via sonication, which mimics buzz pollination. The structure of the cyclamen flower prevents the pollen getting wet

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) queen feeding on Crocus (Crocus korolkowii), covered in pollen. Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) dispersing pollen by sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Controlled conditions

Chilean bellflower (Crinodendron hookerianum) releasing pollen via sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Native to Chile. Controlled conditions

Scarab beetle (Scarabaeoidea) pair mating inside Tulip (Tulipa micheliana) flower. Beetles covered in pollen. Uzbekistan, April

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen from Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) flower, with pollen covered scopa, Surrey, England, UK. August

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"Pollen: The Lifeblood of Nature's Symphony" In the intricate dance of nature, pollen plays a vital role as the lifeblood that sustains countless species. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently collect this golden treasure from vibrant blossoms, creating a mesmerizing tapestry within their honeycomb and perpetuating their remarkable life cycle. Take a closer look at this enchanting world through an expanded cross-section and insets, revealing the intricate beauty of lavender pollen grains under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As spring arrives, bees buzz with excitement amidst blooming landscapes, like delicate bullfinches perched on blossoms in search of nourishment. Pollen grains come in diverse shapes and sizes - each unique to its plant origin. From dahlia flowers to various plants' microscopic wonders captured by SEM, these tiny particles hold immense significance for both flora and fauna alike. Witness the harmonious synergy between honeybees and cherry tree blossoms as they unite in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. In another captivating scene, a 7-spot ladybird gracefully rests upon marsh marigolds while surrounded by vibrant pollen-laden petals. Traveling across regions brings us to Norfolk UK where opium poppy flowers sway gently in the breeze - their alluring blooms adorned with precious pollen waiting to be dispersed into the world. Meanwhile, forget-me-not flowers reveal their hidden intricacies when observed under SEM. Finally, picture a bumblebee delicately collecting nectar from lavender blossoms against Vienna's picturesque backdrop. This industrious creature not only gathers sweet nectar but also inadvertently carries essential pollen from flower to flower - ensuring future generations flourish. Indeed, "pollen" is far more than just an ordinary substance; it represents nature's symphony orchestrated by buzzing wings and fragrant blooms. It symbolizes resilience and interconnectedness as it weaves together ecosystems worldwide – reminding us that even something so small can have a profound impact on the tapestry of life.