paper wasp behaviour shots

[ving]

we noticed this paper wasp at its nest. it would wonder around, then stop and start flapping its wings. I am guessing this was a form of temperature regulation. mosst of the cells have eggs in them as you can see in the last picture. the paper wasp collects its wood fibers from both living trees and wooden fences then together with saliva make these rather intricate designed nests...

I'll be keeping an eye on the nest and the eggs and hope to get the eggs as they hatch and then some feeding shots... I love being surrounded by nature

also attached my setup. just take the reversed 50mm off the end :)

[h0ughy]

very interesting camera setup Mr Ving. you are fast becoming a specialist!

[rogerg]

Interesting..

What distance was your camera lens from the subject? (roughly... are we talking 5cm, or 2 ft or 6 ft?)

[ving]

i had about 20cm. the 3xTC does a good job of keeping me away from the mini-beasts

[hector]

How can something that appears so ugly look so fantastic!
Andrew

[h0ughy]

my wife wonders the same thing:P

[danielsun]

Brilliant set up there Vingo, your a genius!
Excellent pics too,very interesting.

Cheers Daniel.

[ving]

thanks guys!

rofl houghy!

[Ian Robinson]

They get pretty grumpy if you get too close .... be careful .

[Octane]

David,

Love the third shot!

Regards,
Humayun

[ving]

thanks Humayun. :)

I back off when it starts getting agitated. it generally just flies off when i get too much for it tho :)

[RB]

V.nice shots Dave.

LOL Houghy.

[ving]

thanks andy :)