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p.1 #1 · Wasp bubble-blowing


After spraying the camelia leaves with the normal sugar/honey solution I put some drops of the remainder on the shoulder of a water barrel. later on this attracted a wasp which fed on the drops and then twice proceeded to blow some small bubbles (drops) rather like flies often do. Never seen a wasp do this before !

Brian v.













Nov 10, 2009 at 03:11 AM
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p.1 #2 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Beautiful set -again the light looks great!

Digestive aid?



Nov 10, 2009 at 03:41 AM
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p.1 #3 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Thanks john
Can only assume the bubble blowing was for similar reasons to flies doing it.
Brian v.



Nov 10, 2009 at 03:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Great shots. Love the colours.

Mark



Nov 10, 2009 at 05:07 AM
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p.1 #5 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Hi Brian,
I assume the 'sweet mix' that you use is mainly an attractant, but when the insects are feeding, do they become more relaxed and approachable?
Bruce



Nov 10, 2009 at 07:01 AM
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p.1 #6 · Wasp bubble-blowing


lovely series,like them all


Nov 10, 2009 at 07:29 AM
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p.1 #7 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Thanks for the comments

Bruce- correct on both counts

Brian v.



Nov 10, 2009 at 07:52 AM
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p.1 #8 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Lovely, lovely set, Brian. Light looks wonderful.

Kenny



Nov 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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p.1 #9 · Wasp bubble-blowing


The highlight on the eye is beautiful. Sort of space-age like a Space Invader


Nov 10, 2009 at 06:43 PM
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p.1 #10 · Wasp bubble-blowing


You must have some weird effect on insects, Brian! They're always blowing bubbles at you

Nice shots.



Nov 11, 2009 at 01:31 AM
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p.1 #11 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Thanks for the comments
Slightly more convincing 4 shot animation below.

Matt - tend to look out for flies doing this but this is the first time I've seen a wasp do it.

Brian V




Nov 11, 2009 at 01:46 AM
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p.1 #12 · Wasp bubble-blowing


great shot very detailed


Nov 11, 2009 at 09:57 AM
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p.1 #13 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Wonderful! I love seeing all the great macro shots here. I'm hoping to learn more as I go.


Nov 11, 2009 at 01:07 PM
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p.1 #14 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Beautiful. Which of your lenses did you use? Any tubes?


Nov 11, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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p.1 #15 · Wasp bubble-blowing


Thanks again for the comments

Hotspur- using the MPE-65 lens.
Brian v.



Nov 12, 2009 at 02:26 AM
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p.1 #16 · Wasp bubble-blowing


I am speechless - this are so perfect, the detail is amazing.


Nov 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM
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p.1 #17 · Wasp bubble-blowing


SJMD wrote:
I am speechless - this are so perfect, the detail is amazing.


Thanks Steve
Brian v.



Nov 13, 2009 at 02:04 AM





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