Dining On Leftovers - (enlarge plse)

Last August, while out with my daughter and the her two children, we

visited one of our favorite spots, Lynde Shores Conservations Area

in Whitby, Ontario. Usually there are lost of birds that will come and

sit on the children's hands and feed from them. The Chipmunks are

also usually in abundance. This was a very hot day, and for some

reason, what birds that had stayed behind from the Spring Migration

were not very enthusiastic. Actually the Chipmunks were quiet that

day also. However we did enjoy our walk in the woods. Often people

leave food for the birds, and this lone apple was peeking out from the

underbrush. It had many bruises, stones in the flesh, and was

decomposing. While it wasn't the prettiest sight, this wasp (at least I

am quite sure it is a wasp, forgive me if I am wrong plse) was

delighting in the sweetness that still lingered in the fruit. I had been

holding my daughter's camera at the time and the children were not

quite sure why I would want to take an image of a 'rotten apple'.

Afterwards when they saw the image, they chanaged their mind.

(your visits and comments are always welcome, many thanks, Gail)

Really interesting how our garbage is a treat to another being.Your narrative brings this photo alive and reminds me of the beauty of life.  Funny how wasps resemble ants.  Nice job. 

many thanks for your visit! I recall in the backyard of one of our homes, we had a wild apple tree. If too many fell to the ground, you could not get near it for the wasps. They are industrious that is for sure. We haven't had too many around so far this year. The larger ones were abundant when my Peonies were out, but since have moved on to 'more appetizing yards'. Thankyou for the support and encouragement Donna.

Nice composition and color. compliments -koushik

Gail,

This is a very good macro shot showing lots of detail.  I like it. 

Sei instancabile,interessante, e sempre positiva !

baci paul

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Really beautiful macro-work with very nice details, Gail!

good nature shot - this is a hornet - watch out for them - they have nasty stings!

I like this one too, you have got a good composition diagonal lines in the round shape and the sharpness is spot on. Its always fun when someone can finde the beauty in something thats not considered beautiful.

Creative work.

Best regards Tore

Technically very good.

Another beautiful macro work, Gail ... your comment highlights the shot. A big hug

Wonderful capture Gail!! The colors and processing make the photo pop!! That decompositing, partially eaten piece of fruit is just so interesting to look at!! Great work!

excellent presentation on value extraction.

can be used as a slide in management class!

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful macro image with great colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

Even without the wasp this would have made a fascinating shot, it's inclusion however is the icing on the cake. It has a surreal quality that makes it visually arresting and kind of reminds me of old paintings of Hieronymous Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights"

Very well done Gail!

Best Regards

Alf

What Alf said and an excellent macro...  Mike

My Dad had a Vinyl Record that he would often play when I was a toddler, scared the cr..p out of me. (he  has always been an Audio File). Anyways, the cover was a painting by Salvatore Dali, and there was a Human Ear on it and figures similar to that Hieronymous fella's work. Wow, although he was probably far ahead of his time or considered some kind of Genius, he thoughts ran into some pretty serious ka-ka! I wonder how you would think on a daily basis if you were painting images along that 'vein' all the time. I'd never heard of him Alf! Now I have, I'm not sure if it is a compliment, but thankyou for your visit. I shall blame you if I have nightmares tonite. (that's very very naughty Alf, scarying an innocent young thing like me!!!!) ;-)

Many htanks Mike for your visit!

Thankyou Patsy, it was a real quick image and taken in Normal Mode. I ususally don't use it, but that is what my daughters camera was set at. I appreciate your visit and truly enjoyed your latest sunflower image.  Talk again soon, Gail

Another piece of great cleverness.

Many thanks to you both for those kind words of critique. Glad you enjoyed this image.

Both of you responded to this image  with much enthusiasum, my sincere thanks for your visits, your words truly inspire.

It is so good to hear that you enjoyed this composition. I truly appreciate your time, and most of all - YOUR HUGS! Sincere regards, Gail

Thankyou both very much for your visits, truly appreciated.