European Wasp

[dmurton]

He was enjoying the pate more than the rest of us. Canon 5dII ISO 800, Sigma EX 180mm f3.5 @ f9 1/125sec.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/Astro%20Photos/IMG_0445_1.jpg

David

[jjjnettie]

omg, you are game to get up that close. Great capture.

[dmurton]

Not as game as you would think. A longish focal length lens and a tripod helped with the confidence - I don't like things that fly and sting at all, but the colours and detail of these insects are amazing.