One Man And His Dog Didn't Go To Mow

I was intending to post a bee that I photographed after a downpour. It was holding on to a bent up petal of an ox-eye daisy as if it would shield it from the rain. (Extras)

Thank Goodness MrQ (and Jazzy dog) agreed not to mow our meadow. I was absolutely delighted to find a bee orchid this evening, deep in the flowering grass. I've seen them here before but not in the past couple of years. I've included a pic in extras of the flower from the usual aspect where it looks to me like a laughing clown.