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Published: 2010-06-17 00:42:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1128; Favourites: 53; Downloads: 0
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I saw this wasp on a my rhododendron and decided to take some close ups since it didn't seem to want to fly away (it was alive and moving though). I took a few shots with live view on 2x zoom. It was my first time attempting macro with that setting. I did not have a tripod, but somewhat had my arm resting on the handle of my grill.Paper Wasp
Canon EF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set - 20mm, 36mm
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Wow, amazing. I love the way this wasp is looking at the camera, almost posing for the picture. The picture itself looks amazing, and I love the way that you used macro for this, for it really brings it out, and will get peoples attention. The wasp is beautiful also, I love the colors on him. I think the leaf could have been a bit greener, but in all, I am stunned at the beautiful pose, colors, and overall stillness and peace the photo brings out, a very interesting photo at the most, you did a wonderful job on it for sure.
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Thank you for the critique and the observation of the leaf - the leaf was dead (and yellow) but you're right that it would look better as a green leaf giving the wasp even more contrast. I'm debating trying to change it. I'd like to keep it natural, but at the same time make a better photo
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Lovely picture - not something I thought I would say about a wasp 
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lovely shot. I really like the shallow depth of field.
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His mandibles catch good light there and it brings attention to his whole head nicely, I thought.
Great shot!
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Thank you for the kind observation
It was an overcast day, but that made for great light (though it also forced me to use high ISO). I think it helped light up key parts without over exposing them.
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No problem! I see the overcast colors now in the highlights which is lovely - just a nice and soft effect.
You really seem to know your camera very well!
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Y'know, usually I'm deathly afraid of wasps/bees - at least when I see them in my vicinity.
This one, however, is somehow adorable, lol.
Love the colors, and especially love the focus on it. Nicely done
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Thank you! I don't like when they fly around me - but this one was stationary, so I was OK with it
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Thanks! Tube Extensions make it so shallow, but works out sometimes
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aboslutely love this in large format!! great clor and focus!
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thank YOU
i've gotta try more insect shots
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I don't try them often enough myself!
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this weekend i'll have to watch out for insect opportunities
thank you for the inspiration to try!
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