I tried to adjust for true color in this pic, however her natural Cordovan color is much more vivid in real sunlight. Such a beauty, home grown no less.
Yes Sir, yes Lady, I get excited when I see such a beautiful queen. My work paid in full. Just an old man I am, with his bees and some very special queens that I enjoy so much. This particular queen has such gentle bees, impressive calm daughters.
Health to your bees!
Van