Shelley Pearce, Foraging (ANIMALS 2026)

Bees dart among the garden flowers, burrowing deep with faces hidden as they forage for nectar and pollen. Specks of pollen cling to the eyes and fine hairs, illuminated in striking contrast against the dark tones of the image.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.