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Wayne Sadler

1/40, focal length 100mm, f/11. ISO 200


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This morning I turned to see this wasp, my least favorite insect,

about 12 inches from my face. As I jumped up ready to run for my

life, I was stopped by curiosity as to what was coming from its mouth.

It reacted to me but was slow so I figured it must be cold, sick or

both. I rushed to get my camera and when I returned it was still

there "blowing bubbles". The best explanation I could find for this

behavior is that it is regurgitating nectar or the like. (Sounds

right sense one of my hummingbird feeders is about 3 meters away.) I

don't often get a good photograph of these insects (hard to hold the

camera steady while running), so I took advantage of this situation.

Comments and critique welcome.

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Though I am no expert I have read that there is a type of wasp that regurgitates wood to make their nests. The ancient Egyptians used this material to make Papyrus one of the first forms of paper.  Excellent POV and well done to you for staying long enough to take this great shot.......I'd have been long gone! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

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Very nice! That Tokina lens is the best toy ever!! And you are getting better at it all the time.

Nice work. Regards, Line

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Alf.

Thanks.  Seems a few days ago while roaming through weeds, I thought I saw another insect blowing bubbles.  Figured it was my imagination.  I guess this suggests it was not my imagination.  This was truly a rare occurrence for me - getting this close and not running.

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Line,

Thanks.  Yes, I am loving this lens.  Judging from your work, I still have a lot to learn about macro photography.

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Excellent photo.  Love that you captured the bubble...truly once in a lifetime capture.  The focus was spot on.  It would have been interesting to see this from a slight angle to get more of the eyes and body.  But again great image.

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Ralton,

Many thanks.  Wow, that is an amazing macro.  I guess this bubble blowing/regurgitating thing is more common than I expected.

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Randy,

Many thanks.  That rascal gave me opportunity to image him/her from several angles.  Some are interesting but this one intrigued me the most.

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Patsy,

Many thanks.  But you are "pulling my leg". I recall seeing photos where you are staring down all manner of wild and ferocious animals.

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Confronted!Great shot and excellent image of the impressive creature;count on my vote for this one.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

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