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Bee

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Bees have been much in the news in the last few years-- the africanization of honey bees; the widespread collapse of hives, and so forth. This set of extraordinary photographs reminds of the bee as itself, not in relation to humanity, but in relation to the sheer, unimaginable beauty of life in all its forms. Beautiful, inspiring, and thought provoking.

I gave this book as a gift to several friends and kept one for myself. Gift recipients were mesmerized by the intricate photos and compelling close-up views of the bees. A wonderful gift for any nature lover, bee keeper,gardener or scientific photographer.Each recipient was inspired by the photos to speak of his/her fascination with bees. A unique gift, each image lovingly photographed by Ms. Fisher. A relevant, timely topic about the natural world (threats to the bee population). A bee is not just a buzzing insect to be swatted away, its body is an extraordinary feat of natural engineering and beauty.

Really spectacular photos. Beautiful and informative. Electron micrographs of close up honey bee parts. Great option for for science lovers and art enthusiasts.

I love my honeybees, and this book really demonstrates the intricate parts that make them so capable of doing their jobs efficiently and with beauty. Each part is sectioned by an overall shot, then closer and closer as the magnification gets higher and more detailed on specific parts, from the antennae joints to the hamuli on the wings. It is a fascinating book, and I would recommend it to anyone with a bee fascination or appreciation of good photography!

To Bee or not to be: To BEE !!!
What a wonderful book. Thank you Rose-Lynn
Bienenfreund from Germany

The scanning electron microscope is a great tool. The subject is dear to my heart. Never has the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" seemed so apt. Great gift for any beekeeper or natural history buff even if they've already got a library of insect/bee books. And only twenty bucks. Get to know your pets!