Those are the most beautiful bumble bees I have ever seen. Fabulous shots Dirt!
That's an unusual looking (to me) mantid Jack. Good photos. I can't find the mantid in the one with the skipper though --- but I'm never very good at that. Those darn mantids are so hard to spot.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown