My second effort on posting insects. Was just working in the yard and shooting a few flowers and got ready to go in my sunporch when I spied this little guy. Had built this nest in the crack of the overhang and was peering down at me. I give lots of credit to you guys and gals that do such a wonderful job on these all the time. It took a lot of neck twisting and such to get some decent angles.
Canon 100 macro with diffused 430ex flash and a few with a 1.4x TC too. Working on the handheld part, pretty cooperative subject but difficult to get to.
Wow. great series, Karl, #1 and #3 are my favs of a fantastic behavioral series. Have never seen eggs in the nest before. Hope you are not allergic - getting so close to the nest.
LordV wrote:
Wonderful series
This is one situation where I'd be very careful how the wasp was reacting to my presence
Brian V.
Appreciate the tip on that Brian, wasn't sure of the agression status. Thanks for the look and comments
remus wrote:
Superb series! Excellent view of the tiny eggs and great detail and light of the wasp.very well done.!
Thank you kindly Remus I can't believe I never noticed the eggs until I downloaded the shots! Appreciated
MichAg92 wrote:
Wow. great series, Karl, #1 and #3 are my favs of a fantastic behavioral series. Have never seen eggs in the nest before. Hope you are not allergic - getting so close to the nest.
Thank you Amy. I will be keeping an eye on this situation, see what develops, will have to be careful..............
_evt_ wrote:
Very nice set of shots! I don't think I've seen the eggs so small, thanks for posting!
I've never seen eggs! What a surprise for me, going to keep an eye on them too. Thanks!
coder wrote:
Great set Karl, last being my favorite... it is hard to shoot them when they are working on their nests like that... you did a great job.
Thanks Coder, caught her end of day returning, seemed pretty relaxed with me there shoving a lens in her face with a big flash going off !
Henry Hawk wrote:
Wonderful series, Karl. Be careful!! Wondering what the difference is between a wasp and a hornet. Guess I could google...
Thanks Henry, it was fun to see that through the lens, will have to check out wasp/hornet too. michael kilner wrote:
brilliant shots,you are a braver man than me getting that close
Why thank you Michael Fine line between brave and foolish, better watch myself
Gary Thompson wrote:
Karl, you are brave. Don't think I would get that close to those. Great shots.
Thanks Gary, this nest is located right as I enter my sunporch, I hope she gets used to seeing me, will continue to shoot some more as things develop....safely I hope
Corax wrote:
Umm, think this would be Ms. Hornet
Hopefully I didn't offend 'her'
Mstic wrote:
great shots....glad you came out unharmed
I wouln't be as brave if there were multiples of these, believe me!
Karen41 wrote:
Great series....mean looking things...I tried to get close to one but was too scared..need to get brave I think..Karen
Karen, the intimidating look was seen in the viewfinder, first time I attempted this, it was pretty cool to see.
bsteels wrote:
Love the last 4. Great shots - super detail!
Geez, thanks Brad
Thanks to all for commenting and looking, greatly appreciated
Karl
