My first insect picture...(wasp)

[Dogfish_magnet]

Finally managed to get a picture of a living insect...:)

1) Probably could have done with a bit bigger DOF on this. (and for it to stay still for a bit longer)

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/wasp1.jpg

2) Looks like it needs a wash.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/wasp_side_lighter.jpg

All C&C welcome.

[scraggs]

The first could have had more dof but the second isn't to bad at all, even if it is dusty :).
Wasps always make excellent shots, if you can try to get some light on their eyes and it makes them really stand out.

[Ajophotog]

Nice shots Paul. Looks like it was quite docile. They just seem to take off when I go near one. :thumbs:

[cosmix3]

Nice Shot, I like the first one

[Dogfish_magnet]

Thanks for all the comments -

The first could have had more dof but the second isn't to bad at all, even if it is dusty :).
Wasps always make excellent shots, if you can try to get some light on their eyes and it makes them really stand out.

As i just seen with your stunning shots - i will try again if i can find a friendly wasp ;)


Nice shots Paul. Looks like it was quite docile. They just seem to take off when I go near one. :thumbs:

I think this one was having gender issues, it was just crawling all over one of my wife's Many shoe box's and appeared very reluctant to leave.;)

[SiNoO]

nice

[Graham H]

very good

[oldgit]

both good shots.
as you say a little more DOF in the 1st would work wonders, but then .. there's always next time??
2nd shot, very square on, but very well taken

[purpleclouds]

lovely shots! I wouldnt be seen dead anywhere near a live wasp hehe