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Close encounter
Photo Information
Copyright: Adrian Szatewicz (aes_thor) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 121 W: 23 N: 306] (1262)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600, Fujinon Zoom Lens 28-300 mm Eq.
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Hymenoptera: bees, wasps and ants, (sawflies), Insects' World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 3:14
Viewed: 315
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A wasp photograph taken in natural habitat. I'm not sure about the species, because Vespa vulgaris is social insect and this one was rather loner- taking care of this small nest alone, flying around to nerby cherry tree. Quite strange because I didn't see any form of life inside the nest , but that wasp cool down it with her wings all the time.. maybe just the eggs was inside?

Location: near Czos lake, next to Troszczykowo village.
Photo taken in RAF format, with macro lens Raynox DCR-250, nwithout tripod.
It was very strong sunlight so I used some tools in Photoshop to show more details, also NeatImage to remove noise.

Classification:

Kingdom- Animalia (Animals)
Phylum- Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class- Insecta (Insects)
Order- Hymenoptera
Superfamily- Vespoidea
Family- Vespidae
Subfamily- Vespinae
Genus- Vespula

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SueThomson, darwin, ramthakur, gerbilratz, Argus, jaycee, anel has marked this note useful
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Hi Adrian
Great close up of this guy. You are very brave getting so near! I like the warm tones in this picture.
Cheers
Sue

Hi Adrian
Nice close up shot with nice detail and color
tfs jon

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 309 W: 3 N: 613] (3056)
  • [2008-05-13 4:44]

Hello Adrian,

Very nice macro shot, it is crisp and clear.
TFS
Vivian

Superb 'close encounter' here, Adrian.
A very sharp and colourful macro of the solitary wasp strddling its nest.
I have also seen these wasps working by themselves.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

Excellent work really good focus, the light is perfect to give such fine details. A superb composition and TFs regards h

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2416 W: 132 N: 6653] (20877)
  • [2008-05-13 9:03]
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Hello Adrian,
Superb macro of a queen wasp tending her nest. The sharpness, lighting and composition are great, as is the POV that shows the details of the head very well.
I have read your personal intro and have to agree that unfortunately you are right about the future of life on this planet.
I am old, bu if you in your generation can do something to protest about the greed, waste, destruction of habitats and total disregard for the wildlife of our planet in favour of jobs. You might still have a chance of saving some of it for future generations. It is not just about the carbon problem!
Thanks,
Best regards, Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-05-13 9:38]

Hi Adrian,

You are brave to get so close to this wasp. An excellent macro with marvelous details and colors. The pose on the nest is wonderful.

Jane

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 971 W: 281 N: 3030] (10080)
  • [2008-05-13 11:37]

Hello Adrian,
the view is spectacular and your result is admirable.
The focus plane is well selected and the light is well balanced so that you achieve
a nice 3D-effect. Shaprness is pretty good and the colours are natural and pleasant.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Adrian, splendid portrait with amazing details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

This sure is a good close up. They look like aliens when viewed so close.
I call these long one hornets.
Good focus and light situation.
Doug

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1079 W: 0 N: 1654] (7208)
  • [2008-05-18 1:38]

Hello Adrian,
Very interesting shot with this magnificent wasp-portrait. Amazing this face to face with the insect. Well done.
Best regards
Anne

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