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Voracious wasp


Voracious wasp
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Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1713 W: 0 N: 3892] (15622)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-14
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-18 5:28
Viewed: 436
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
WASP FEEDING ON CATERPILLAR

The wasp is probably Polistes gallicus (Feldwespe) of the family Vespidae.
I was impressed by the large prey this wasp had chosen. Horrible to see that this caterpillar had already been partly ripped of its skin.
I realise how difficult it is for caterpillars to survive, if surrounded by birds and other predators. And then we can see that there are still a lot of butterflies flying around. Amazing balance in the animal-world.

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Can't believe a Wasp is eating a Caterlillar, Anne, but then nature is always a store-house of surprises.
With the light coming from the rear of the subject, its entire back is well lit up with mellow light and the features and colours on it are very sharp. Its shadow falling across on the wide leaf makes the composition even better.
The image is so life-like it looks three dimensional.
Well done and thanks.
Ram

hi,
very fine closeup with natural history so finely captured. tfs.
nagraj.v

Oh my...and I just got up out of bed and have not had breakfast yet...I can almost not bear to look. very real slice of natural life Anne. It happens even when we do not see...every day...
Bob

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-06-18 7:01]

Bonjour Anne,
Yes, I hope we don't upset this wonderful balance of nature too much so that our children and grand-children can enjoy it like we do.
Great macro of this species of wasp devouring a caterpillar. The technical aspects and composition are first class and the POV against the contrasting OOF natural BG are ideal.
A really great macro in fact.
Merci et bonne soirée,
Amicalement,
Ivan

Ciao Anne,
bellissima macro in una composizione spettacolare ed impressionante allo stesso tempo, la tua composizione ci mostra splendidamente questa vespa come fosse tranquillamente "seduta a tavola" a banchettare, la definizione è ottima e i colori sono splendenti.
Grazie e complimenti
Buona serata
Con amicizia
Maurizio

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-06-18 7:53]

Hello Anne
Excellent details and natural colors. great moment too.
Well done.
Regards
Razvan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
  • [2009-06-18 8:06]

Hello Anne,
Wonderful scene in great sharpess and details. The light from the left and colours are so beautiful. Great POV, composition and OOF BG. Fantastic photo!
Regards,
Peter

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-18 8:22]

Bonjour Anne,

Très intéressante ta photo!
Et oui, la vie est difficile pour les faibles, surtout dans le monde animal et la chaine alimentaire!
Bien captée ta photo, avec l'ombre derrière la scène.
Belle position diagonale de la feuille.
Merci pour ce partage "féroce"!

brigitte

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-06-18 9:29]

Hi Anne.
What a rare scene. I have never seen anything similar. I am also impressed with quality of the shot, precise DOF, excellent sharpness of both insects and impressive leaf, simply wonderful smooth and nicely illuminated BG. Well done and kind regards.
Alexei.

Bonjour Anne,
Hard life ... for all living creatures.
Very good macro, fine colours, good details and composition.
Kind regards,
Seyfi

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 56 N: 4667] (16040)
  • [2009-06-18 9:52]

Hallo Anne,
ein schönes sonniges Bild von eine Wespe und Raupe (oder das was geblieben ist).
Das Arrangement ist wunderschön.
Außerdem Brilliante Farben und gute Schärfe, Danke und Gruß
Siggi

Bonsoir Anne
Une guèpe vorace... quel spectacle.
la prise de vue est très réussie, avec une netteté très belle.
merci pour les teintes bien rendues
Amicalement
Laurent

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-06-18 11:34]

Hi Anne. This is a very clear macro shot of the Wasp and whats left of the caterpillar. Very good detail and sharp focusing. All with bright colours. I like the way the sun has made the shadow. well done TFs.
Nick,.

Hi Anne,

You've got the time!

Excellent eye for a picture, very well lit, well composed.

Congratulatinos by this work!

TFS

Jesús

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2009-06-18 14:53]

Hi Anne,
A very nice macro.
Superb composition.
Nice lighting too.

Well done,

Joe

HGi Anne, a fine capture on the life continuity and impressive interactions between the organisms. Well observed and captured.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Ciao Anne, fantastic action shoot, splendid blurry capture, fine details and superb sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hmmm...I got stung, when I was a kid, by a wasp, Anne!
Since then, I'm scared of them!
A beautiful shot!
Goldy

Bonjour Anne,
What a catch this image was! Very crisp and a true lesson about nature in the natural world.
Extraordinary...
Steve

Hallo Anne,
zurück aus der Hitze von Mazedonien entdecke ich dieses einmalige Foto. Ein tolles Makro wunderbar fotografiert.
Liebe Grüße aus dem wolkenverhangenen Hessen,
Achim

Hi Anne,
A nice capture of this beautiful wasp sedating the caterpillar. Excellent sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

bonjour Anne
superbe photo et quelle belle lumière ! c'est vrai qu'elle a un bon appetit
très belle scene d'action prise avec de très grands details et des magnifiques couleurs
passe un bon WE
Jacqueline

What a shot!

Buena observación de la escena Anne. Interesante tu reflexión también.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 162 N: 911] (2687)
  • [2009-06-21 2:10]

Hello Anne,
Superb capture of this wasp enjoying a delicious meal!! Excellent sharpness and colours and I like your POV. As usual beautiful soft light and a pleasant background.
TFS and cheers, Ulla

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