Of Bees and things

[grandpawrichard]

This afternoon was another photo taking opportunity waiting to happen, so I took Full advantage of it.





























All of these photos were taken on Macro (with my 18-55 lowly kit lens that everyone considers junk) and as close up as I could get without disturbing my subjects and getting stung.

Dick

[GregE]

Wow, Dick, pretty steady to get that detail.  Tripod?

[grandpawrichard]

Wow, Dick, pretty steady to get that detail.  Tripod?

Howdy Greg! Thanks for the compliment. As for a tripod the answer is Nope! All hand held photos.

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Image Date: 2010-08-27 15:55:49 -0700
Focal Length: 55.0mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure Time: 0.0025 s (1/400)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB



Dick

[boneaddict]

Looking good Grandpa!

[saylean]

those black and white "yellow jackets" are as mean as they come. They used to attack us right away when I worked at a tree farm as a kid.

Cool pics Gpa Richard.

[grandpawrichard]

those black and white "yellow jackets" are as mean as they come. They used to attack us right away when I worked at a tree farm as a kid.

Cool pics Gpa Richard.

saylean,
I know what you mean! They have a BAD Reputation that they try to live up to!  Would you believe I was only 6 inches or so away from them while I took their photos and I never even got buzzed by one? 

Dick

[GregE]

Black and White = Hornets guys,  much bigger, blockier body and even more hurt. They make the dark gray paper nests you find hanging under limbs.

I'm allergic to yellow jackets and bald ( white) and yellow hornets so I watch for them carefully.  BTW my first reaction was at age 35 so because you haven't had a problem does Not mean you  wont.

Early symptoms: itching all over, sweating, hives, increased heart rate, dizziness.....  Get medical help ASAP.

[skier2480]

Those are some great pics!

[h2ofowlr]

I am getting that much closer to pulling the trigger on a nice camera.  Love the pics.