Bee-dazzled (view larger)

Although unquestionably artistic this is no more a photograph than is any acrylic painting.

Jake, thanks for your comments.   AJ

Hi AJ,

  Wonderful creative work with magical processing.  Take care, Patsy

Patsy, thanks for viewing and for your comments.   AJ

You can get nice images with fractalius, but as with any filter, you got to be careful in its use. I agree, this is not a photograph, this is a photomanipulation.

iago, thanks for your input.   AJ

A beautiful creative result, AJ!

Thanks, Ruud!!   AJ

I usually apply some filter when my photo isn't technically good enough for exposing as it is, ha!

Wonderful use of the fractals, AJ (as always)!

Best regards

PDE

Pierre, actually the original was pretty good, but because of the viewing perspective I didn't think it had enough detail on the bee.  Thanks for your comments! !!!!   Aj