I can see clearly now
I posted this image in September 2007 shortly after joining RB. It’s now been cropped and I’ve played with simple editing to improve the presentation.
A bee resting on the double glazed window of my York home, reflected and reflected and…
The camera was against the glass about 2 inches away from the insect.
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This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings.
So love, love, love.
Hafiz حافظ
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you have no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain.
Saadi
“Of one Essence is the human race,
thus has Creation put the base;
One Limb impacted is sufficient
For all Others to feel the Mace ”
—Saadi (1184–1283)
“There is only one sacred manuscript, the sacred manuscript of Nature, which alone can enlighten the reader.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
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My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. All images and writing are copyright © jesika 2005-2009. All Rights Reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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Melissa Kirkham
Great shot love the two reflections
Hoffard
Cool shot! Very well done!
Robert Elliott
Fantastic capture Jesika
whisperingruth
Amazing capture Jesika…........beautiful work!
cherylc1
incredible
ShepS
Great shot – wiicked subject but very brave!! they hurt when angry!!
cdwork
Superb Macro
BuddyH
absolutly perfect!
photos40
Bee utiful shot. Love it.
Lance Leopold
This is a terrific shot,Jesika,that’s the beauty of digital,improving an image is just a matter of getting it out and applying newly gained knowledge to bring out its best,which you have done beautifully,well done!!!
jesika replied
Lance, thank you so much. It’s taken quite a lot of courage to “play ” with images, but it certainly works.
jxx
Larry Llewellyn
Can’t put enough words on paer to express my awe… Thanks for sharing.. well done..
Barb Leopold
yep, this is better, and that triple reflection is grrrrrrreat!
Jamaboop
Oh my goodness!!! what a treat this one is!!! Fabulous Jesika!!
Macky
Awesome detail J, well done ma’am!!
justlinda
Great image.
Rachel Leopold
fantastic work
brian pendrey
brill image great macro
Geir Floede
A very great macro. The reflection make it even better.
eltotton
Love this shot. Well done.
Angela Harburn
Beautiful macro! x
Terry Best
Super macro j.
geraint
Excellent capture, great subject
micmac
Amazing clarity,fantastic shot.
jay007
Awesome, love your work!! ;-)
Marilyn Harris
Brilliant capture, jesika! Love your work!!
Sparrowing
Fantastic shot. Great work.
Alison Gainge
Wonderful ! great job
jesika
I hadn’t expected all the reflections, just the insect. I was delighted with the original, but this modified version really thrills me.
Thanks for looking and commenting.
j
Sharon Perrett
Stunning J, excellent macro, such clarity and detail too
Bonnie T. Barry
Jesika, this is without a doubt the BEST bee photo I’ve ever seen. It deserves a place in the Bee Hall of Fame if there is such a place! This is incredibly well done! LOVE IT!
Jamaboop
This is amazing!!! There is nothing you could do to make this any better!! This is a magazine shot, or a book image!!!
George Lenz
i love the reflections in this one… well done..
jesika
Once again, I offer thanks to those who have taken the time to comment on this/these little bee(s)
j
zacco
love this shot
Krys Bailey
Amazing image, Jesika! The detail and presentation are perfect! Well done!
Arie
That is clear…and sharp! Super shot!
Heather Rivet...
fantastic
Lucindawind
this is EXCELLENT !
David Iori
Great Shot
Daveart
Beautiful macro Jesika, excellent clarity and sharp detail, love the reflection well done
Luci Mahon
Fantastic capture jesika! : )
connie campbell
Great Macro Love the reflections
Lucan Netley ...
great shot :-)
Vulcan Spark S...
beautiful
Eyal Nahmias
Excellent capture. Spot on composition and details. The echoing reflections definitely makes this image stand out.
StarKatz
Oh yes! Brilliant capture jesika!
Karen Zimmerman
Wow! Great macro! Wonderful composition, as well as a cooperative bee!
Robyn Carter
Great shot Jesica. I always get the heebie jeebies with these guys cos I stood in a nest once – oh that was painful LOL
StuartR
Great capture. There is just something about bees.
linaji
we would beee so happy to enjoy this image in 0ur groupl..
jesika replied
I’d BEEEEE delighted to add him to the group. Thanks for asking
j
lorilee
Awesome image!!!!!
Barb Leopold
congrats on being featured Jesika, I always did like this image!
SandraRos
Congratulations on your feature of this awesome and inspiring macro shot ! Well done !! Kind regards to you out of Afrirca
Diane Schuster
The art of endless reflections, beautifully done!!!
Blair Wainman
This is an amazing shot! Very creative composition! Well done!
Malcolm Chant
OMG this is the Best I’ve ever seen , what a great amazing capture. #
Excellent
Arrowman
Wow! a great macro
bevanimage
A truly amazing capture. The main image is beautifully sharp, and I love the ddouble rreflection. Congratulations on your feature!
Carol Lewsley
awesome capture well done
David Lade
Very sharp Jesika – a great closeup!
Irene Burdell
Amazing macro and a fabulous shot.
PaulAlbert
The attraction just seemed to pull and tug at me, amazing work, most attractive and of course the presentation is unique as well destinctive! In other words a Favorite! Thank You ! Jesika for sharing.
David Clark
this is such a great image
- I have a hive just feet away from where I am sitting – but it is sheltered in a bunch of twigs and branches -I have taken probably 100 photos trying to get something close to this detail and have failed – gotta keep trying- this is wonderful -dav eApeArt
wowee
wildrider58
Fantastic capture
Svetlana Sewell
Absolutely stunning macro !!!
Martina Fagan
stunning detail wow:)
Tomas Abreu
Beautiful macro!
muz2142
Good shot.
Minne
Fantastic macroshot Jesika!!
Tom Newman
Fantastic shot Jesika, superb detail :-)
eyestrange
too many Bees with too many stings :) Ace capture lass
Nature's Realm
How awesome is this shot!!! – Dennis
Ginny York
This is fantastic Jesika. Excellent detail and great reflections!! Love it!! Instant fav!!
Victoria Sheldon
Very unique. Love it!!!!
annalisa56
Incredible…great capture !!!
Aquarelle
Fabulous shot!
Al Williscroft
Wow awesome capture!!
David Holmes
fantastic clarity
kaotic-shell
beautiful shot!
AnnDixon
This is amazing work,
helmutk
Very nice capture !
Tomas Abreu
Awesome shot, well done!!
Lois Bryan
Jesika … this is WAY COOL!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!
ilpo laurila
Fantastic capture.
Antanas
great capture
laureenr
Absolutely stunning Jesika.
david campbell
wow this is a fantastic shot
kittyrodehorst
Incredible macro!!!
Nancy Chambers
9-16-09
Nice work Jesika :)
Yool
Wonderful bee and clean window :))
Cheryl Lunde
Fantastic!
lianne
Phenomenal shot Jesika – wonderful work!
David Friederich
This is a fabulous work, Jesika…No wonder you have received so many accolades!
Brendan Schoon
WOW, great shot, excellent composition and detail! Wonderfully done.
Brendan
Richard Shaken...
Jes, I love it. A favourite.
Richard
Nokie
Wonderful detailed macro!!!
Ian Berry
A terrific shot Jesika, well done.
Len Bomba
Let’s make it 101. I don’t know when you posted this Jesika but I’m sorry I missed it. This is brilliant work. Congratulations on this great milestone. Well done! Len
SusanAdey
Great shot, I’m still working on getting a nice bee shot.
Svetlana Sewell
Excellent!!!
TracyD
Love this well done!
John Radosevich
this is awesome Jesika, exceptional clarity and detail.
Vanessa Barklay about 1 month ago
Excellent capture jes! :O)