katzpjs 50 Posted April 15, 2007 A great image Kim and viewing larger is even better. But I'll keep my distance; I was stung on the earlobe one time. Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 15, 2007 They were building their nest on a cactus pad! I don't know how well it will hold on one of those tiny cactus needles. I was pretty close - maybe 5" away. They were occupied and didn't bother me; however, I've been stung by one of these before and it feels like a cigarette burn! Anything to get the shot... Link to comment
jayme 0 Posted April 16, 2007 The nest does look precariously placed on that needle. Makes me wonder, "Why that particular spot?". The lighting, detail, background shadows & DOF are super. The one in the background looks like he's watching you & smiling. 5 inches???? Yikes! Was this morning or evening light? Whatever, it is very nice lighting on some very scary characters. Only been stung a couple of times in my youth, boy did it hurt! Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 16, 2007 Morning light and Ed actually spotted them first. I was determined to get a decent shot, so contorted in between the brush and cactus to get this one. Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Comments? Two wasps making a nest on cactus needles. Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 17, 2007 I like it. I'm not really into macros that much so haven't really given it a work-out, but it does the job. Link to comment
jan_piller 0 Posted April 17, 2007 This is a really nice capture! I'm not sure I would have gotten that close - and I may be frightened off more by the thorns than the sting! Great photo! Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 18, 2007 I'm very brave with a camera in front of me, but without, I don't do bugs well! :) Link to comment
anthonyd 0 Posted April 19, 2007 Nice one!!! Have fun on your trip. Be careful. Looking forward to see what you capture there! -Anthony Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 20, 2007 Thanks, everyone! Anthony, still in Texas after a full day's driving! :) Found out I can't edit my RAW files on the laptop, so you'll have to wait until I come back to see some shots. Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted April 21, 2007 We'll work on a solution because it will drive me nuts not to be able to do anything until I get back. :) Link to comment
anthonyd 0 Posted April 21, 2007 You're already nuts! O.K., I'll go play photographer or something until your return. But stop saying "Honey! Pull over, I've got to get that shot!" or you'll never get there and back! :) Link to comment
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