Honey Bee Foraging Squash Flower - a macro photograph of a honey bee with her head deep into a white squash flower harvesting pollen and nectar. The honey bee's head is facing to the left. Behind the buttery yellow squash flower is a bright sunny lime green.
The view of this photograph is at a birds eye view. This gives the viewer the feeling that they are right there with that tiny honeybee enjoying her squash flower.
The atmosphere of this floral honey bee image is light and air that of a sunny summer day. A sense of calm and wellbeing comes over you exploring this art work.
Macro photography allows me to get close and intimate with my subject matter. It shows the beauty easily overlooked due to our busy lifestyles. My artwork gives the viewer a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation. A reprieve from daily stresses.
As a photographer who comes from the days of film, I do minimal post-processing. Much like I did in the traditional darkroom. I want the viewer to feel like they are right there where my photograph was taken. Creating a visual escape.
Iris Richardson is an artist who is truly gifted and brings a unique blend of skills to her work. With her background in culinary arts, she pursued her passion for photography and later added painting and sculpture to her repertoire. What sets her apart from other artists is her.. Read more…