Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 20, 2014 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. Link to comment
alfbailey 1 Posted October 20, 2014 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 Link to comment
LineMartel 6,097 Posted October 20, 2014 Very nice! That Tokina lens is the best toy ever!! And you are getting better at it all the time.Nice work. Regards, Line Link to comment
krpradu 125 Posted October 21, 2014 I like the result of this shot,nectar drop is really interesting indeed. Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 21, 2014 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. Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 21, 2014 Line,Thanks. Yes, I am loving this lens. Judging from your work, I still have a lot to learn about macro photography. Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 21, 2014 Radu,Thanks. This was fascinating to me. Never had the nerves to observe this creature so closely. Link to comment
ralton 0 Posted October 22, 2014 brilliant macro, and strange phenomena!I must say, he does look a little under the weather, with sad eyes and droopy feelers :-)purely out of biological interest (not as a photographic comparison), have a look at a fly photo that I took that also has "bubbles"... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5581377 Link to comment
randy_williams6 0 Posted October 22, 2014 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. Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted October 22, 2014 Hi Wayne, Wow....amazing capture with wonderful colors & details. I think I would still be running. Excellent work!! Take care, Patsy Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 22, 2014 Ralton,Many thanks. Wow, that is an amazing macro. I guess this bubble blowing/regurgitating thing is more common than I expected. Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 22, 2014 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. Link to comment
Wayne Sadler 520 Posted October 22, 2014 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. Link to comment
tolle13 0 Posted October 22, 2014 Wayne, you have captured the detail of this wasp wonderfully, excellent shot.Jed Link to comment
frigo 4,155 Posted October 24, 2014 Confronted!Great shot and excellent image of the impressive creature;count on my vote for this one.Meilleures salutations-Laurent Link to comment
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