Flower Wasp
Jul 6, 2014 01:47:09 #
Against my better judgement I hit the bayou today. My concerns were realized when I arrived. Heavy ponding along one of my favorite stretches complete with a water moccasin skimming the top of the water. For the most part it was a lost cause until I stumbled across a little wasp clinging to a flower. It was obvious it got hammered by the storm last night. Not sure if it was asleep or just needed some sun to warm it up. I started photographing it and as the mid-morning sun crested, it started perking up and moving about the flowers drawing nectar. I sat there watching it recover for close to an hour. It finally tired of the photography nonsense, hopped on my diffuser for a few minutes and then flew away. A very enjoyable macro morning.
Head On ~ 2.5:1
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Starting to Recover ~1.5:1
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A Deep Draw
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Deep Draw 2
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Hoppin on the Diffuser - Mobile Phone Capture
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Jul 6, 2014 02:01:40 #
These shots are outstanding as usual :thumbup: And it sounds like you had a great time.
Jul 6, 2014 10:12:33 #
Thank you Bill, and yes I had a good time. Always do when I'm out shooting macro. More storms last night so I think I'll mess around with the stacking rig today.
Jul 6, 2014 11:48:38 #
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Jul 6, 2014 15:10:41 #
nice set, the mantis i shot couple days ago hopped on my rig too, didn't have the phone with me darn it
Jul 7, 2014 00:29:17 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks Tom, I value your opinion. I rely on yall's feedback when deciding on photos for the print competition. These may very well be entered in July's contest.wow! 3rd and 4th are my fav's
Jul 7, 2014 00:30:03 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you Douglass, seems like #4 is in the running for a print.I love the composition of image #4.
Jul 7, 2014 00:33:34 #
napabob wrote:
Thanks Bob, I always carry my phone with me for general photos. When I find good spots I photo document them and GPS tag for future reference.nice set, the mantis i shot couple days ago hopped on my rig too, didn't have the phone with me darn it
Jul 7, 2014 00:44:27 #
I didn't vote before but, I will now.
#4 is very good but, I think I like #2 as much, if not slightly better.
#4 is very good but, I think I like #2 as much, if not slightly better.
Jul 7, 2014 00:55:17 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Thanks Bill - I didn't mean to openly solicit votes but I do value each of your opinions so I'm glad it came across that way ;-). I too like #2. I have a few shots I want to run preliminary prints on before I decide which to work up and enter. This will be one of them.I didn't vote before but, I will now.
#4 is very good but, I think I like #2 as much, if not slightly better.
#4 is very good but, I think I like #2 as much, if not slightly better.
Jul 7, 2014 01:00:52 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Your welcome. I know you didn't directly ask for votes. I just figured it had at least "some" value to you. Even if just an opinion to help you decide onThanks Bill - I didn't mean to openly solicit votes but I do value each of your opinions so I'm glad it came across that way ;-). I too like #2. I have a few shots I want to run preliminary prints on before I decide which to work up and enter. This will be one of them.
something...anything :wink:
Jul 7, 2014 06:41:30 #
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