"Minding its own BEEsiness" by Tabby, 16 | Newest Light

I love spring. I love seeing everything turn green, and the snow melts away. I love the blossoms on trees and bushes. Being able to “bee” outside with only a sweatshirt comforts me. It’s warm. It’s nice. Lots of people dislike when the weather begins to warm up because they fear something they believe will hurt them-bugs. When people see bees, their automatic response is to run and hide. People associate bees with being stung. But why? When I see people, I don’t associate them with murder, destruction of the earth, rape, thievery, or adultery. I think when we see a bee, our response should be grateful. They’re pollinating our flowers and crops. Flowers are beautiful. People love flowers, we buy them for our spouses for special occasions and place them in the middle of our table for décor. Without bees, how would we be able to do so? I was super close to this bee, and it continued minding its own business because I was not aggravating him in any way, hence, I was not running and trying to escape him. Bees are misunderstood. They are beautiful creatures & should be treated as such.

About Tabby: "My name is Tabitha and I’m from Mankato, Minnesota. IANL changed the way I look at things all around me. I see simple things such as- flowers, birds, bees, plants, etcetera, in a whole new way. It’s amazing what you notice when you actually take time to notice everything around you. Photography isn’t just taking pictures, it’s capturing a single moment, taking something simple, and turning it into something beautiful."