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Reflected Wasp

A wasp on a shiny surface with reflection

14 total reviews 
Comment from Jewell McChesney


You had very clever creativity going here with the wasp having its own reflection against a shiny gold. I do not think I would have ever thought of that. Great photo ideas. Interesting outcome!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Jewell!
Comment from MKFlood


an ole yellow jacket. oh yeah im familair with them. they have short life cycles so maybe he was near his end when you came across him. great set up that you did to capture this. the angle of the shot of this yellow jacket and its reflection is excellent. the capture of the light is perfect. the clarity is excellent. the presentation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. very creative and awesome work overall(standing clapping and cheering) woooooooooooohhhhooooooooooooooooooo!!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Mark, you've made my day with your six! Sorry for the very late reply, I've been away for a few days.
    Charlotte
reply by MKFlood on 17-Oct-2023
    No worries..I just posted couple of posters and ads for the upcoming Christmas photography and art contests.check it out when you get the chance
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Can hardly believe what you did considering your mortal fear of wasps!! Composition, exposure and sharpness are all fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Nikman! Yeah it was rather terrifying, but hey I survived - just!! Lol
    Charlotte
Comment from Easton Bay


What an ingenious artist you are, Charlotte. It isn't an easy leap from sleepy wasp to seeing yellow photo contest - always thinking. Not to mention the fear factor.
The image is as sharp as can be, note the hairs, veiny wings, and segmented body parts. The colors are true.
Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Bay, you always say such nice things!
    Apologies for the very late reply, I've been away for a few days - my sister's 70th birthday party!
    Charlotte
reply by Easton Bay on 17-Oct-2023
    You are very welcome, Charlotte. Always good to celebrate with family!

    Bay
Comment from orchidrn


What a creative idea you had to take this Photograph! Focus and clarity are very good showing the wasp's details well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much!
Comment from helvi2


Hi Charlotte, This little guy must have been cold! Love how you managed to capture him (without getting stung) and show him off this way! Love both the reflection and the wasp itself. Love how you can see him upside right and upside down. Makes a very cool image! Both the lighting and focus are great! I think it's a great image for the contest! Love the thought that went into this! Sorry I don't have any sixes! Good luck in the contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you Nancy, I always love your supportive reviews!
    Charlotte
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


This would have been difficult to capture and you did it amazingly. Your composition shades tones and use of light is very well done and executed. Love the light effects that highlight your subject perfectly.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Maureen for your supportive review!
    Charlotte
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Charlotte!
That's a fine looking picture of this handsome 'almost in a state of dormancy' little creature,my friend!
It's a very nicely-presented image and I'm enjoying it very much!
~Sean

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much Sean! Sorry for the very late reply, I've been away for a few days.
    Charlotte
reply by Sean T Phelan on 19-Oct-2023
    No Problem,Charlotte!
    You're most welcome!
Comment from alaskapat


Wow Charlotte! This has got to be the most creative image I have seen of a wasp ! I am impressed ! You have photographed it well and brought out such great detail in the wasp and its reflection!
Spot on focus, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented! The yellow color on its body make this a great entry for this contest! Best wishes to you!

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Pat! I'm so pleased you liked it, you made it worth all that terror! Lol
    Apologies for the very late reply, I've been away for a few days visiting my sister.
    Charlotte
Comment from Ray Gordon


Charlotte, you had a great idea for this capture. I hear your bane, wasps are nasty. This came out great, sometimes a different point of view makes all the difference and the gold card brought it all home. Ray

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
    Thank you so much Ray! And apologies for the very late reply, I've been away for a few days (my sister's 70th!).
    Charlotte
reply by Ray Gordon on 17-Oct-2023
    Happy birthday to your sister. You are welcome. Ray