Yellowjackets
Oct 6, 2018 22:19:30 #
My daughter came in from the front yard yesterday and said she was stung while opening the front gate to take out the car. I told her I would take care of it. The culprits turned out to be a yellowjacket's nest right beside the entrance of the gate. So I spent several tricky hours gathering shots of the residents. The setup was strategically deployed without me obtaining any attacks. I will be writing a blog article about how to capture insects like this soon. I am due for another Wildlife Photography Tip on my Naturescamera blog site. Enjoy. Oh, by the way, I will be taking care of the nest later this evening.
Oct 6, 2018 22:37:04 #
Oct 6, 2018 22:38:10 #
Bozsik wrote:
The second image is outstanding. Super sharp and great detail.My daughter came in from the front yard yesterday ... (show quote)
Oct 7, 2018 01:42:50 #
Oct 7, 2018 01:43:11 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
The second image is outstanding. Super sharp and great detail.
Thank you
Oct 7, 2018 04:38:48 #
Oct 7, 2018 06:31:05 #
Bozsik wrote:
My daughter came in from the front yard yesterday ... (show quote)
Excellent captures David.
Oct 7, 2018 06:48:20 #
Bozsik wrote:
My daughter came in from the front yard yesterday ... (show quote)
David, excellent set as always. The last one is great and the Yellowjacket seems to have a smile on his face.
Greg
PS. Have a safe trip
Oct 7, 2018 06:52:26 #
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Oct 7, 2018 08:46:22 #
alby
Loc: very eastern pa.
you got 'em ......nicely........... now, "get 'em".... one sting is enough
Oct 7, 2018 09:37:12 #
Oct 7, 2018 11:13:56 #
DOOK wrote:
Stunning shots, David, especially on DDL.
Thanks Earl. I have been quite busy lately. It was nice to take several hours and devote them to this more complicated wildlife project.
Oct 7, 2018 11:17:22 #
CLF wrote:
David, excellent set as always. The last one is great and the Yellowjacket seems to have a smile on his face.
Greg
PS. Have a safe trip
Greg
PS. Have a safe trip
Thanks Greg. I will be doing some astrophotography out in the desert at the beginning of next month. Cold at night, but hopefully clear skies.
db
Oct 7, 2018 11:21:31 #
nimbushopper wrote:
A difficult shot to get, very well done!
Thanks. You are very right. Navigating the perimeter of the hive with closeup camera gear and lighting without getting stung was the biggest challenge. Also working at ground level has its challenges.
db
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