Greater Hornet

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 27, 2014250 views5 comments

Folks,

This is again from my backlog. I had made several visits to this location. The nest , with the size and shape of a football, was active with hundreds of them flying in and out. I made images standing right below the nest, and dof was a challenge. Had made images with different lighting conditions. This particular one I had brightened up the frame a bit,
Am new in the gallery. . .

7D, 70-200 f4L @f8

Thanks NPN for your support

Balan Vinod

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on April 27, 2014 at 11:03 AM

Wow Balan! Really nice pattern you found there, but I would almost like to see it without the bee, because it is an amazing abstract. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 27, 2014 at 1:25 PM

Balan, the nest patterns are marvelous! I only wish the hornet were more visible against such a great backdrop. I also like Roel's suggestion of just seeing the nest on its own.

Max

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 27, 2014 at 3:03 PM

I also love the patterns Balan; very inspirational. I might try to selectively brighten and sharpen the hornet a little to make it pop a bit more.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 27, 2014 at 9:49 PM

I agree with the others on the fascinating patterns here. The Hornet seems to be straddling something. Possibly prey being brought back for the nest? Even in the larger view I can't make it out.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 30, 2014 at 1:57 AM

I agree with the substance of comments thus far. Cool and eye catching pattern. Thumbs up.

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