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European hornet.


European hornet.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 0 N: 515] (2758)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-24 4:10
Viewed: 221
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The European hornet Vespa crabro, commonly known simply as the "hornet", is the largest European eusocial wasp. The queen measures 25 to 35 mm (1–1.4 in) long; males and workers are smaller. In males, as in most members of the Aculeata, the antennae have 13 segments, while in females there are only 12; also as in other aculeates, the male abdomen has seven visible segments, while the female has six; females possess an ovipositor modified into a sting which is not barbed. See wasp and bee characteristics to help identify similar insects.

This species is not particularly aggressive except when defending the nest, and care must be taken when in its proximity, as the stings are quite painful. As with most stinging insects, European hornets will sting in self-defense when grabbed or stepped on.

Eyes are deeply indented, shaped like a C. Wings are reddish-orange, the petiolate abdomen is brown striped with yellow. The European hornet is larger than common wasp, but smaller than some Asian hornet species. It has hair on the thorax and abdomen, although the European hornet is not so hairy as most bees.[1]
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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1725 W: 0 N: 3924] (15760)
  • [2009-09-24 4:56]

hello Nikos,
We just had one of these Hornet Wasp in our apartment and it was quite an excitation.. finally we got rid of it!
Good lateral view of the insect, pleasing colors of the shot too.
Well done.
Kind regards
Anne

Hello Nikos,
a very beautiful and colourful macro shot of the European Hornet taken from a good POV with saturated colours and superb sharpness, very pleasing composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2009-09-24 5:00]

Hello Nikos.
What a beautiful macro of a European hornet Vespa. Overall, superb composition, PoV and DoF are spot on, wonderful contrasting back ground. Good note as well. TFS Well done, Best regards Siggi

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-09-24 5:11]

Very good composition, nice details and colors!

Ciao Nikos, great macro with splendid vespa, fantastic colors, wonderful details and superb sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Ciao Nikos. Well satured colours and excellent details. Great compo. Nice BG.

Roberto

hello Nikos
super composition with good light and great sharpness
beautiful colours to
greeting lou

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3950)
  • [2009-09-24 11:53]

Waw...what a capture!!!
Lovely colors, wonderful details, great shot!
Horia

Ciao Nikos,

Lovely macro capture of the European Wasp with wonderful details! The flowers are so nice and enhance the beauty of the immensely.
The sharpness and POV are perfect with nice color contrast, existing within the picture. The picture has superb focusing and the clarity is exceptionally well done.

best regards,
Paras

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4950)
  • [2009-09-24 15:10]

Slav Nīkos,
This is very good close up with perfect sharpness,details and great POV.Nice colors and composition.TFS.
Dūrzan

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  • tcr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 77 W: 0 N: 233] (920)
  • [2009-09-24 16:15]

Hello Nikos.
A fine capture of this wasp.
The depth of field was very well chosen. Nice colour and point of view.
Greetings and TFS.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-25 1:12]

Hi Nikos,very very impressive close-up.A simple wasp transformed in a great spectacle,impressive sharpness and colors in a amazing composition.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9085)
  • [2009-09-30 2:58]

Hi Nikos,
a beautiful hornet well presented with good composition. The green blurry background is so full of impact and it enhances the beauty very much.
The clarity and sharpness is beyond doubt.

regards,
Foozi

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