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wasp and friend?
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wasp and friend?

by John Tobias

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 10, 2014126 views5 comments
Not sure what this big wasp is, but the black ant stayed around it while I was photographing it.

Canon PS SX50
1/400 @ F-8 ISO200
Canon 4.3-215 @ 215mm
HH

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on August 10, 2014 at 10:54 PM
This is real good, John. I like the look of the dark insect on the white flowers. The exposure is good for both, so good job with that. The comp is good, and the detail on the wasp is excellent. Well done all around.
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Comment posted by Peter May on August 11, 2014 at 8:19 AM
The wasp is a cicada killer, in the genus Sphecius.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/327
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Great, crisp look at this wasp and "friend", John. The combination of flowers and oof green make a fine "background".
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 13, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Great detail in the image, John, and a very nice composition. Beautifully done !!
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 13, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Hi John :wavey: Scott echoed my thoughts perfectly :jump:


Albert Darmo
Canada
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