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• correp01 (1318)
• [2005-04-14 16:28]

Strong Picture.
Very nice shot. Colours and sharpness.

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• cafecrem (9248)
• [2005-04-14 16:35]

Halo Gerhard!
This is amazing shot! Arty, scarying and pretty! :-)
Good job.

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• AndyB (3982)
• [2005-04-14 16:40]

Excellent capture Gerhard!
Details and composition are excellent.
Great work,very well done.

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-04-14 17:14]

Gota get the big monster out for these super macro shots eh?
Excelent shot and well done on this macro. Super details, excelent composition.

Mike

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• Robbrown (6062)
• [2005-04-14 17:26]

I quiet appreciate the danger you put your self too having tried for simularly close nest images. the isparticulary good. the note on extension and multiplication effect is well worth sharing. TFS.

Ps the ugly ducklings to be now number 5.

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• liquidsunshine (11494)
• [2005-04-14 18:12]

Wonderful shot Gerhard,
well done for getting this shot. Fantastic detail, colours, and sharpness. A very enjoyable capture, Thanks for posting.

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• cloverstar (0)
• [2005-04-14 18:22]

First time I have ever seen anything like this. The nest is very interesting to see. Nice macro, and well done.

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• hummingbird24 (64)
• [2005-04-14 19:32]

Talk about taking it to another level Gerhard, very well done and captured!
Would like very much to see the nest? Great and unique (plus well thought out) composition with exceptional detail. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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• scottevers7 (12267)
• [2005-04-14 21:02]

Great composition with superb detail... Nice Work!

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• sandpiper2 (14113)
• [2005-04-14 22:18]

The things we do do for "that shot"! :)

Great detail and interesting note on the lens. Looks like something from an alien movie.

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• manyee (21048)
• [2005-04-15 2:32]

Quite an amazing macro, Gerhard! The details are incredible. Fantastic capture... Superb exposure and composition. Wow!

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• sAner (4744)
• [2005-04-15 3:58]

Well done Gerhard. Razorsharp details and superb colors. The composition is great and the pose of the wasp (climbing out) is very good. Great note too. I don't see the photo of the nest?? TFS! Btw: I am glad you acted 'stupid' and took this shot. :)

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• TAZ (10926)
• [2005-04-15 4:35]

Waouh ! Belle et intéressante macro pour cette guêpe dans le cocon. Jolies couleurs et bonne nettté grâce à la profondeur de champ bien maîtrisée.
Very Well Done !

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• ellis49 (30807)
• [2005-04-15 4:51]

Great macro, Gerhard.
The big white will works great with the tubes in your hands.
Great details , very good DOF, colours and composition.
Excellent work, my friend.

PTS later, out of rand

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• red45 (30243)
• [2005-04-15 5:51]

Oh yes, Gerhard! New life is born. I mean, new stinging life ;-) Anyway - superb moment. Definitelly worth your efforts. Very high quality. Did you realised that you were first being seen by this insect? It should call you Daddy ;-)

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• marhowie (302)
• [2005-04-15 6:53]

Gerhard, Excellent shot here. Very special capture and a great catch with this first emergence..Difficult night conditions. Very well done my friend!

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• tinman (2663)
• [2005-04-15 8:46]

Great note as always. Lovely composition and so clear - good work. Tim

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• Runnerduck (1849)
• [2005-04-15 9:08]

Just too scary for words (I'm not good with wasps). So sharp, detail is incredible.
Well done for having the nerve to take this in the first place, and thanks for posting.

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• Luc (14729)
• [2005-04-15 10:01]

;-) "Do not try this at home!"
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Great visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thanks, Gerhard.
I do not see the photo of the nest...

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• puciu (2603)
• [2005-04-15 10:25]

Gerhardt, amazing photo, excellent macro , perfect sharpness and frame.

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• netfalls (0)
• [2005-04-15 11:12]

Very nice close-up, good details and surrounding.
Well done.
TFS.

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• honza (4191)
• [2005-04-15 15:58]

Excellent macro. Razorsharp details and very nice composition aand colors.

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• Ina (767)
• [2005-04-15 16:43]

Fantastic... Never seen anything like this... Very fine composition and colors ...The nest is so pretty... TFS...Ina...

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• dew77 (13209)
• [2005-04-16 5:36]

Perfect macro shot and composition!
Very good notes too...Going to my favourites:)
Thanks for sharing

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• japie (5187)
• [2005-04-18 20:45]

Jy moet pasop, as daai ding daar uitkom is hy "Attitude met 'n angel!"

Another superb macro shot. Very well done and thanks for posting

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• coasties (27712)
• [2005-04-25 5:33]

Wow, what an amazing shot. Details are fantastic. These extension tubes sound exciting. I must do some research. Good shot Gerhard but I suggest you invest in a safety harness!

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• henrye (268)
• [2005-10-04 18:09]

Ek kyk so vinnig deur van jou foto's wat ek gemis het. Hierdie een staan defnitief uit.

The mere fact that you were patient enough to wait for this shot is incredible. Great composition. Perfect!