Paper Wasp - Too Close for Comfort

[NateS]

In my few years of shooting insects I have learned a few things. One of them is that a wasp away from it's nest, is much less of a threat than one near it's nest. Wasps that are on their nests are VERY temperamental. I decided to risk it tonight but he sure was eyeing me closely.

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[cbbr]

Great shots Nate! You have to be ready for a little sting if you are going to be that close.:biggrin:

 

[wizzard0003]

Excellent work...!

Ya, I've noticed that they will even follow your movements if you get too close...!

 

[dossy]

These are amazing shots, Nate! I have very mixed feelings about these critters. They have such great patterns and detail to photograph, but then they eat my caterpillars. I have to say once more that these are great shots!

 

[Nico C M]

Its been a great pleasure looking at the details in these pics.
Excelent Work
Nico

 

[NateS]

Great shots Nate! You have to be ready for a little sting if you are going to be that close.:biggrin:

Yeah, I was definitely anticipating an attack.

Excellent work...!

Ya, I've noticed that they will even follow your movements if you get too close...!

Thanks. He was watching me very closely and, as you said, matching my movements.

These are amazing shots, Nate! I have very mixed feelings about these critters. They have such great patterns and detail to photograph, but then they eat my caterpillars. I have to say once more that these are great shots!

Thank you Dossy. I really appreciate it!!

Its been a great pleasure looking at the details in these pics.
Excelent Work
Nico

Thanks Nico!!

 

[ArtO]

Terrific macro work. He doesn't appear too happy about modeling for you.