Nature is home to countless wonders, there’s time for one more. For all living things, reproduction is about the continuation of the species – and this also true for plants. Enjoy this exploration of the pollination world with fabulous slow-motion photography. Sharing your thoughts after viewing.
A Frank Angle 
What a brilliant share Frank… this type photography is just so special and educational… brilliant…
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Bulldog,
I imagine your photographic eye was fixed on this one. Glad you enjoyed this.
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Each video keeps getting better and better. I thought the bats were going to be my favorite, given they were the most atypical, but the Monarchs were overwhelming! Thanks.
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Patti,
There is a wonderful IMAX film about monarchs … Flight of the Butterflies .. http://youtu.be/i07Jlq2Gx4w … and glad I was able to get another winner.
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That was a nice film to wake up to, Frank. Thanks. Unlike Patti above, though, I could have done without the bats!
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Elyse,
Interesting how bats have a high negative effect on some people. Thanks for the otherwise thumbs-up on my choice.
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I love Monarchs. Not sure where I heard this, but some believe that Monarchs carry the spirit of people we used to know. Beautiful video.
Hey, your Bengals did everything in their power to help us out and we dropped the ball. Good luck in the postseason.
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Cayman,
Early in 2013 (I think) we saw a fabulous Omnimax/IMAX film about monarch butterflies, so a must-see if you ever get the chance.
Bengals got er done … and now … another chance to break the longest streak in the NFL. Hard to believe the Fins dropped the ball not once, but twice!
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Loved the shot of the hummingbird fairly twisting through the air. I hadn’t considered bats in the pollinating process. Interesting shots of them among the blooms. And the monarchs…what a blanket of migration. Beautiful share, Frank.
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Georgette,
The interrelationships in nature are amazing, and so much many of us don’t realize or notice. Nonetheless, this is fantastic photography!
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I remember seeing time lapse of growing plants in a Disney show as a kid. Always fascinating. Sort of at the other end of the motion spectrum from these slowed down clips. Nice video.
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Jim,
Ah yes … the Wonderful World of Disney shows!!! … and to think this is also a Disney clip. 🙂
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Yes…those shows really captured my imagination.
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My brother was a TV Radio Repairman. We were lucky and had a color TV.
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Perfect!
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Wonderful, Frank. What amazing footage! The night shots of the bats was particularly intriguing.
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Cathy,
I’m sure this intrigued your photographer’s eye. Interesting how the bats are receiving comments! Glad you enjoy this!
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A beautiful video Frank, and Nature never fails to show us her miracles… I wish more would raise their heads and take notice of what they are missing out on.. All the very best for the Coming New Year I am sure I have said that somewhere else… but sending you well wishes…. Sue
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Sue,
Nature has so much for those who take the time to notice, and even more by adding learning.
All the best to you and yours for the upcoming new year. My next post is for New Years’ Eve, but then more Exploring returns.
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Great share, Frank. Sitting in Starbucks, watching the humming birds. 🙂 Must get back on the road home now.
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Sylvia,
I’m sure you had a wonderful holiday visit with the family. Safe travels!
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I love the slow-motion of the hummingbird, and REALLY enjoyed the bats. We have a large number around, but as they hunt at twilight (ours love mosquitoes, God bless ’em!), it’s hard to see them as they shoot between the houses and trees.
If I don’t get a chance to drop by tomorrow, have a great New Year’s Eve and Day, my friend, and all the best in the New Year to you and Mrs. Angle!
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John,
Your appreciation of bats is not surprising … and I imagine you watch their maneuvers with thoughts of air combat.
All the best to you and Tamy for 2014!
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What an artist, nature is…
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Marina,
I have said for a long time that artists use natural designs as one source of inspiration. 🙂
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Stunning !!! This short video is moe then the eyes can perceive in one viewing. I’ve viewed it 4 times and each time I see something else that’s captivating. Incredible the way nature chooses its carriers for renewing life. The wings on the bat were fascinating because of their size and transparency. The videographer created a masterpiece.
Beautiful ….
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Isadora,
Great point about catching something different each time. Amazing how much detail their is in the world for all to see, … well … that is if one takes the time to look. Cheers to your enjoyment of this one!
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Absolutely beautiful, Frank. I’m always astounded by Nature.
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Deborah,
Absolutely astounding … and then some!
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Thank you, Frank. I wish you and yours the very best in 2014. 🙂 Will talk soon!!
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So much magic & beauty in life!
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RoSy,
Amen to that!
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Very literally birds and bees, but I’m in the camp that could have used a little less footage of the bats, and yet I’m grateful it stopped short of showing rats.
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Awesome butterflies.
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Hood,
… and so is the story of the monarch butterflies. Simply fascinating!
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Wow, thanks for sharing that! I especially liked the bats on the cacti…had never seen that.
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Steve!!!!
How ya been? Thought your photographer’s eye would enjoy this one. Hope all is well … and cheers to your 2014 and hopes for another collaboration.
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Been good. And busy. And kinda forgot about “connections” until just now.
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Something to work on before the spring rush.
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This was absolutely wonderful Frank, all of it. I have always hated Hummingbirds they are so mean, but even they were fun (I was rooting for the spider). The butterflies, spectacular; I wanted to stand in the middle of them.
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Val,
Those hummers have a bit of an attitude … but hey … cheers to your appreciation for the photography!
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bug porno. yessss!!!!
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Rich,
OMG … now that’s a classic comment.
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just breaking things down to the basics.
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How can anyone not be blown away by nature’s miracles of pollination. The photography is amazing and certainly caught some captivating encounters. Loved the Monarch Butterfly swarm!
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Debra,
Take the granddaughters to Flight of the Butterflies at the California Science Center’s IMAX … Fascinating!
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Magical again ….. what a great video – moving art, what a suitable name for the video. Truly amazing … that blue butterfly and the section with all the bees. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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Viveka,
Given your eye, I knew you would appreciate this one!
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