bee on spear thistle

The image is a nature still life photograph featuring a bee collecting nectar from the vibrant purple flower head of a milk thistle (Spear Thistle) plant. The scene is captured on a summer morning, as indicated by the bright and natural lighting. Surrounding the main subject are additional thistle buds with spiny green bracts, set against a backdrop of lush plants. The focus on the bee and its interaction with the milk thistle highlights the important role of insects such as bees in the pollination of plants. No additional landmarks are present in the composition, which emphasizes the close-up view of this relationship within the natural environment.