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All Facing My Way
(Click on the photo to see what it looked like through the viewfinder)
The photo acquisition goes something like this:
I pinned back a couple of small twigs that were interfering with a nice shot of an active wasp nest. I nicely positioned my camera on my monopod for an interesting shot. I then kneeled down and looked through the viewfinder.
To my surprise, they were all looking my way, except for a few buzzing around. One, and only one, quick photo and I decided that discretion was in order, not valor.
As I slowly backed up and hastily departed, I heard them say.
"After that bright light, when I can see, let's get him."
"Yeah, let's put red knots on his head."
"Let's see how fast this one can run."
"Some of them yell and throw down that black thing before they run."
"I can see now. Where did he go?"
"Oh well, back to tending the larvae. It's too hot to chase him very far today. Anyway, did I tell you about the time that I stampeded the Buffalo in the next pasture over?"
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These odd posts all started over at Katney's.
Troy and Martha
30 comments:
I liked the story AND the photo! I would have been brave enough for only one (if that), as well!
BRAVE- Nice shot and story.
Interesting shot.
Looks like they were keeping a pretty close eye on you... When I was a kid a lot of people called me Bug, but I've gained a real appreciation for bugs since I've gotten into Marvin's buggy blog...
Great shot and fun post.
Loved both ... the actual bugs not so much ...
:-Daryl
Errr!
Wasps... I'm gone.
I clicked, and WOW! They are really quite beautiful, but I'd rather look at the picture than take it. They're giving you some very hard looks.
Thank goodness you survived to tell the story! ;-)
Do not like the photo and / or the story
Do not like insects at all!!!!
og
are there some insect that I have to like.
Hope not
Yikes - nothing I want to run into unexpectedly!
Good shot though!
Cheers, Klaus
That is one photo that I will not try to duplicate.
Lordy Mercy! The top right hand wasp is just itching for a fight. It looks like a Samurai warrior in full battle gear! I think you were beyond brave to get even one shot!
Interesting photo it is.
Bugs? Hum ...
I like the photo and the story... but I don't like wasps... they are plain mean little buggers.
I have disturbed a few of these nests over the years, but not with my camera in hand. Great closeup! And I'm glad you didn't get attacked.
Really nice catch of the wasp nest. Glad you didn't get stung!
Lol, I'm so glad I found this site, awesome shot, again all being about being at the right place at the right time, with I might add, the right equipment, love your little story, made me laugh.
I think you got in the wasps'heads.
Good story.
jm
Although I can appreciate the composition and execution of your good photo,it still gives me the willies. I've been creeped out by wasps ever since my unfortunate bout of anaphylactic shock age 14.
Nice close up! and odd shot!
Interesting picture and liked the story too! :o) Thanks for sharing!
I thought that maybe through photography I would develop a liking for bugs. Or, at least, and appreciation. But if anything, it only enhances my irrational fear of them. UGH!
Cool shot, from what I could see of it with my hands over my eyes.
Troy: As much as I enjoyed the photo I don't know if I would ever try it. The wasps can be so mean and seem to enjoy stinging you with a jolt.
I'm amazed that you didn't get stung - but amazing the lengths we will all go through to get the perfect shot! And your picture is just great!
They can find you. I will testify to that. Pappy
Awesome shot and story too. those beady eyes looking at us give me the willies.
I think I would take off too. love this post.
This was a great capture, very unique and probably one that you will never get again. Lovely!
Oh, this was so cute. Priceless.
Great post and nice shot of the wasps. They do seem to be giving you the evil eye.
What a funny story, and a GREAT shot. You are indeed the brave one! I am not scared of them, but also know they are insects and have a (small) mind of their own. LOL!
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