Wasp Head Shot

[tomhooper]

This "Son of a Biscuit Eater" stung me right after this shot. Guess I was a little too close. Wish I hadn't cut his/her feet off but I had intended to take more than one shot. Oh well. Still getting the feel for my new flash. Canon XSi, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 31mm extension tube, Canon MT-24EX flash, mono-pod.

[Fred flyfisher]

OUCH! Hope you're ok... The image is outstanding in my opinion. Beautiful work, looks like a huge wasp monster from a sci fi. Great work!

[leonaashlee]

Wow...better you than me...I can assure you I will never try to compete with a picture like this.

[LauraRJC]

WOW, what an amazing shot.

Those little buggers hurt when they sting dont they?

It actually does look like something out of a horror movie, like bees gone bad! LOL

I got stung after accidently disturbing a nest in the barn one time. A total of 17-20 stings.

I am not a bee fan, thats for sure, but even so I am very impressed with the close-up of this bee. Crisp, clear and great detail.

Thanks for sharing,

Laura

[AndCity]

Outstanding! You can almost see his intent in his eyes!

[angeleyes216]

Fantastic shot and your a brave person...they hurt like Heck when they sting...great detail and sharpness and the lighting is perfect in my opinion...good job on this you should be proud.

Lori

[Trader]

That is an awesome shot. Too bad you had to get stung in the process.

[potterm]

Amazing shot Tom - the detail is superb. They look really evil this close up don't they. Shame you never managed another shot, but this is spectacular. Hope you're on the mend now (I've always hated them,. ever since I was about 5yrs old when I was stung inside the mouth - one landed on the apple I was eating and I didn't notice - eeek!).

Martin.

[Chewys Dad]

Great Shot! Thanks for sacrificing your body for the cause of a Great Capture to share with us.
Thanks for Sharing
Chewys Dad.