THIS photo of a bee nesting on a flower is our picture of the week.

It was taken by Maurice Brazil, of Southway, Totteridge, in his back garden.

Chief photographer Peter Beal, who picked it as the winner, said: “It’s a very creative shot. The purple of the flower and the dark colour of the bee blend very well together. I like the way the photographer has seen an opportunity and not wasted any time by capturing the shot.”

Do you have any photos taken around Barnet, Harrow, Enfield, Haringey or Borehamwood? E-mail them to aslater@london.newsquest.co.uk for your chance to be next week’s photo of the week.