Bees, wasps and such.
Nov 6, 2013 21:59:07 #
The paper wasps (?) look a lot like yellow jackets, but were in open hanging paper nests not in the ground.
1. A small bumble or carpenter bee I think.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_28280.jpg
2. Honey bee.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_28420.jpg
3. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_74290.jpg
4. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_1240copyo.jpg5.
5. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_77630.jpg
6. A little digger bee.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_77200.jpg
7. A honey bee and a bee mimic drone fly.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_26550.jpg
1. A small bumble or carpenter bee I think.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_28280.jpg
2. Honey bee.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_28420.jpg
3. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_74290.jpg
4. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/IMG_1240copyo.jpg5.
5. Paper wasp?
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_77630.jpg
6. A little digger bee.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_77200.jpg
7. A honey bee and a bee mimic drone fly.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/Thunderhaven/_MG_26550.jpg
Nov 6, 2013 22:41:07 #
Nov 7, 2013 00:19:44 #
Fearless photographer. Have you ever gotten stung in the process of capturing these critters?
Nov 7, 2013 06:06:52 #
Nov 7, 2013 06:15:25 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Fearless photographer. Have you ever gotten stung in the process of capturing these critters?
Never.
I have had a very special relationship with the little winged ones my entire life. On more than one occasion I have called a trapped wasp or bee to my hand to take outside.
I have been called a bee charmer Who knows? I do believe that people get stung because they do not understand the little ones.
Out of respect I always ask permission of the little ones before I take their picture. There are times they make it very clear that they do not wish to be photographed.
Nov 7, 2013 08:01:09 #
Nov 7, 2013 08:37:36 #
Thunder_o_b wrote:
The paper wasps (?) look a lot like yellow jackets... (show quote)
Paper Wasps have orange antenna, and the introduced German Wasp and native Yellowjackets have black antenna.
Excellent shots! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Richard
Nov 7, 2013 20:55:24 #
kubota king wrote:
Wow , I got a lot to learn yet I see . Amazing photos for sure >Tommy
Thank you kubota king :)
If I can be of help let me know.
Nov 7, 2013 20:57:16 #
richardh76 wrote:
Paper Wasps have orange antenna, and the introduced German Wasp and native Yellowjackets have black antenna.
Excellent shots! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Richard
Excellent shots! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Richard
Thank you richardh :)
And thank you very much for the ID help :thumbup:
Nov 7, 2013 22:26:12 #
Well done Thunder. In particular I like the 2nd and 3rd in the series.
Before I started shooting macro I had an irrational fear of bees. Now I find myself sitting in flower patches inches away fearlessly snapping shots. They do let you know when they are perturbed. Simply back the lens away and observe for a while and all is well.
I don't ask for permission, perhaps I should start, but I do thank 'em for allowing me take a few shots.
Before I started shooting macro I had an irrational fear of bees. Now I find myself sitting in flower patches inches away fearlessly snapping shots. They do let you know when they are perturbed. Simply back the lens away and observe for a while and all is well.
I don't ask for permission, perhaps I should start, but I do thank 'em for allowing me take a few shots.
Nov 7, 2013 22:49:19 #
Nov 8, 2013 05:47:25 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Well done Thunder. In particular I like the 2nd and 3rd in the series.
Before I started shooting macro I had an irrational fear of bees. Now I find myself sitting in flower patches inches away fearlessly snapping shots. They do let you know when they are perturbed. Simply back the lens away and observe for a while and all is well.
I don't ask for permission, perhaps I should start, but I do thank 'em for allowing me take a few shots.
Before I started shooting macro I had an irrational fear of bees. Now I find myself sitting in flower patches inches away fearlessly snapping shots. They do let you know when they are perturbed. Simply back the lens away and observe for a while and all is well.
I don't ask for permission, perhaps I should start, but I do thank 'em for allowing me take a few shots.
Thank you A-PeeR :)
The little sisters are a very busy lot, so there are times that they just want to stick with the job at hand. I also say thank you after a shot is allowed. Seems only right.
Shot #2 in one of three that was published in the College's yearly art mag when I was a student there.
Nov 8, 2013 05:48:26 #
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