THIS photograph of a bee pollinating a lily is our picture of the week.

It was taken by dad-of-two Phil Stout in the back garden of his home at Thorn Lea, Atherton, last month.

The 36-year-old said: “I just thought that it was so colourful, and the picture really highlights the details of the bee.

“I also thought it would be a good picture to show my children so they can see the process of pollinating and understand how bees do their job.

“It was just lucky that I was outside and saw the bees around the flowers.

“I am really happy with how the picture turned out.”

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