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Copyright: Jean Michel Peers (JeanMichel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 633 W: 87 N: 938] (2864)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-16
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro, Hoya HMC UV(0)
Exposure: f/11, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Photos with titles of songs [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-06-22 16:46
Viewed: 1243
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
VESPA CRABRO (Vespidae family, Hymenopterae order)
Hornet (En) - Frelon (Fr)

IDENTIFICATION
Easily recognizable with it's large size (19 to 35mm), twice larger than the wasp. Tawny colored head and thorax.
DISTRIBUTION
Quite frequent in Europe, North Africa, Asia, Northern America.
HABITAT
Very lage nest made with mixed wood fibers, placed in a hole in a tree or in an attic. Built with different layers and surrounded by a round envelope opened at the base
FOOD
Hornets live on other insects
BEHAVIOUR
Sexual maturity in Autumn, but only young queens will survive beyond winter.
Less aggressive than wasps, hornets will only sting if they are seriously threatened close to the nest. Their sting is not more dangerous than those of wasps.
(translated from Wolfgang Dierl and Werner Ring "Guide des Insectes")
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Photographic facts
This hornet was laying on a stone in the sun. I was able to approach close enough to take a few shots. I expected it would fly away, but, to my surprise, the reaction was first to raise the arm in my direction and lean back, as to protect itself from danger. It flew away afterwards when I was at about 30 cm. Lens edge was resting on the stone.
Shot and adjusted in RAW mode, converted to JPEG, opened on PSE for a minimal cropping, levels, USM (180-0,5-0), Hues (global +18). Framed, labelled and reduced to site size.
AdrianW, Janice, Signal-Womb, PDP, chiliu, TAZ, dew77, coasties, red45, naki, gerhardt, Luc, Robbrown has marked this note useful
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Très belle photo Jean Michel, un très beau portrait de cette guêpe.
Bravo !
Nico.

To get such clarity from this little guy is amazing, Jean Michel! And to have it wave is even better. A very nice moment captured in detail and interest!

Wonderful macro and what a great pose Jean. Details are magnificent. Don't like that frame it cages him. Good work.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2952 W: 367 N: 3779] (11765)
  • [2005-06-22 17:45]

Hi Jean-Michel, very good shot of this hornet, they are often difficult to photograph and you've done a great job. Lovely colours and details. Very well done.

Beau matériel, très beau portrait... Amusant, le titre :-)
Les détails sont vraiment excellents, et l'arrière-plan clair détache bien le sujet. Bravo Jean-Michel.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 5 N: 2141] (11960)
  • [2005-06-22 23:00]

Superbe composition, les couleurs, l'éclairage et la netteté sont parfaits. La pose de l'insecte sur cette surface marbré s'harmonise très bien au sujet.

Félicitations pour cette belle composition.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1170] (6452)
  • [2005-06-22 23:28]

This is great close-up!
Very nice pose,good colour and detail,excellent framed.
TFS!

Great macro, Jean Michel.
Well composed, very good details, nice POV and good DOF.
Excellent work.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3471 W: 145 N: 5987] (17920)
  • [2005-06-23 3:51]

Great action shot Jean Michel, I love how he is 'saluting' you. Wonderful macro, he is so sharp and clear. Colours and lighting are good. Bravo!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4964 W: 298 N: 4027] (13131)
  • [2005-06-23 4:46]

Hello Jean!
Wonderful capture.Clear deatils,colors,lighting,DOF,framing and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Well here is one very interesting charachter! He looks like he has a mask on. Awesome detail. I love the colours. Magnificent work. Thanks.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2841 W: 75 N: 8088] (27399)
  • [2005-06-23 5:07]

Perfect pose Jean Michel ;-) Great quality, composition, details. Little scary but great looking!

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 421 W: 27 N: 773] (2694)
  • [2005-06-23 6:16]

Hi Jean Michael, very nice capture of this great pose. Very good details, and lively colours in a great composition.
Very well done.

hello:) beauty photo:) exellent shot:) I love pose:) and I like colours here:) great DOF:)
I love it:)

Malgosia

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3170] (10926)
  • [2005-06-24 3:26]

Waouh ! Ca c'est de la macro ! Votre composition est belle et originale grâce à la pose. Et comme d'habitude techniquement tout est bon...

I like very much the details on the head, the pose, the colours and mostly how you have arranged it with the frame and title. You got a great smile out of my face, thanks my friend. Regards, Felipe.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2300 W: 322 N: 4275] (16888)
  • [2005-06-27 9:28]

Jean Michel, a very nice picture of this insect.

Excellent sharpness and focus on the head.

A great pov too.

This is a fabulous pose. It really made me smile. Great shot Jean Michel. Love it!

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 315 N: 4301] (14721)
  • [2005-07-01 1:45]

Hello Jean-Michel!
Personal assessment of the photo: un superbe portrait.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.

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