The entry to the beehive:
Some bees attached to the inside lid of the beehive:
One of the frames gently lifted out of the beehive:
Closeup of capped honey cells:
Urban Beekeeping: Opening a Beehive
Recently I had the privilege to witness the opening of a beehive by my good friend, Joe Provenzano, in Annanndale, Virginia. Joe has been raising bees in his backyard for a few years and hopes to eventually harvest some honey. These particular bees are a mix of Italian and Carniolan.
On the left is the beehive. On the right is the smoker that is used to calm the bees:
The entry to the beehive:
Some bees attached to the inside lid of the beehive:
One of the frames gently lifted out of the beehive:
Closeup of capped honey cells:
The entry to the beehive:
Some bees attached to the inside lid of the beehive:
One of the frames gently lifted out of the beehive:
Closeup of capped honey cells:
These are great closeup shots of the bees. Brush Mountain has a nice logo!