I am delighted that this little bee has been Commended in the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. Halictus bees are some of the smallest bees we have in the UK, only about 6mm long. Small but rather pretty.
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Spectacular photograph! Congratulations!
Congratulations.
What an amazing picture! I love it! Happy Valentine’s Day!
One of you best ,well done indeed
Beautiful pic! Congrats!
Very pretty indeed! Congrats!
Congratulations! A great photograph. One step forward for bees and insects to be recognised as such important parts of the garden. I haven’t seen the other entries but I have a good idea which one I’d have chosen as first.
Fantastic shot – congratulations on the commendation.
Congratulations!
Your commendation is well earned; it is a wonderful shot.
A well deserved commendation! Your macros are always stunning!
Kevin
Just catching up Rachael. Very well deserved and not before time! This is a truly lovely shot. . It’s a great feeling isn’t it 😀
Beautiful shot, lots of luck!
Congrats for you! The bees deserve their day too. They are under-appreciated, in my view.
well that is indeed fantastic news real genuine recognition – how were you nominated Rachael
Thanks, Scott. I just entered the competition – no nominations were involved.
We’ll that is even better – well done you