[fyrffytr1]

In 73 + years on God's earth I was met with a first last weekend. My buddies and I were relic hunting in a plowed field when one of them said he had something to show me. As we approached the planted pines on the edge of the field he pointed out what looked like a huge pine cone hanging from one of branches. Since my hearing isn't the best anymore I walked right up to it. That is when I discovered it wasn't a pine cone but a swarm of honey bees.
I backed off, got my camera out of my truck and went back to get some photos.
It was getting dark so I couldn't get a fast enough shutter speed to completely stop the action, but some of the pictures came out OK. I was within 18"s of the swarm and the bees were landing on me but were not aggressive at all. They were rapidly vibrating their whole bodies and even dancing around.
I feel blessed to have been able to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.