A Wasp Eating Wassabi

theartofori (61) in ntopaz • 5 years ago

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So Ntopaz had a Macrophotography contest that I totally missed entering... but I don't need a contest to share great content with you!

I highly doubt that wassabi is what ithat wasp is eating (if it's even eating)... But that's what it looks like, so that's the title.

This one doesn't have a big back story of why I shot it.... but it is a very memorable photo for me because of HOW I got it.

If you read my photography backstory (check my feed for the photo of the little girl sharing an ice cream cone with a cute doggie), then you'll rememberer that all the money I was earning was going right back into lenses. I bought a Macro lens... My first one was 100mm F2.8. For those who don't know, a Macro lens lets you photograph things that are REALLY close.... And I was on a mission to get close to things.... But what?

Oh look! There's a Wasp nest under the ledge of the warehouse... let's climb 30 feet up a ladder, and hope they don't mind a big lens getting right up close. What could possibly go wrong? :)

I was scared of them... especially while I"m on a ladder... that would not be a good time to get attacked by wasps.

At first, nothing happened, I got close, got a couple of shots, then a couple of them noticed me, and they started flying off (probably to call for backup) - and then some started flying at my lens..... and that's when I decided that I've shot enough, and I should get down before they decide to fully attack.

The result is what you see above.

I didn't fall, I didn't get stung. I did feel a massive surge of adrenaline and victory.

I now also have a 180mm Macro lens.... but I don't have a ladder, and while I still do dumb shit, I haven't tried getting so close to a wasp nest again.

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rem-steem (74) · 5 years ago

This is such a nice capture. Yeah, I can understand how those tiny creatures may feel by seeing a giant holding some wired camera stuff. ha ha ha...
I would love to see this photo in the macro photo contest. Never mind, maybe they will arrange another contest in recent time. Thanks for sharing. :)

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

I know, right? Can you picture if a giant who's head is bigger than your house poked his head up to your window and started watching you eat your meal? Craziness.
Yeah-- bummer that I missed the contest... but... whatever... my motivation is to share cool stuff with people, contests are fun to enter and win... but that's not why I'm here (but I am fiercely competitive, so... bring on the contests!)

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rem-steem (74) · 5 years ago

I totally understand!

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catwomanteresa (71) · 5 years ago

Wow! What an amazing shot! It looks like MIB in real life. Hahaha!

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Thanks for the kind words! I really need to dust off my old photography- got a ton of fascinating shots around.... That nobody's seen.

Yeah- Wasps, and many other creatures look ridiculously alien! Watched some of those Planet Earth / Our Planet / One Strange Rock shows on Netflix, etc... and they all got some weird critters on there.... There's some legit alien looking/acting things...

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catwomanteresa (71) · 5 years ago

So we will see more photos from you, right? That's great!

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Yeah-- I've got a bunch currently with me... though, the "entire collection" (minus ones that were lost to harddrive crashes, etc) is in storage 30 hours drive from here.

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georgeboya (67) · 5 years ago

Oh man, i can see its eyes,lol. Great shot:)

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Yeah... I usually don't get that close to them :) I too look at the eyes now, that it's just a photo and I won't get stung by looking.

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anggreklestari (74) · 5 years ago

Wooow, macro photo always stunning. Great capture!

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Thanks so much! Appreciate it.

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torico (63) · 5 years ago

thats a fascinating photo.

_{wasaaaaabiiii}

_{his cousin sushi}

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

And those two just love to watch Giligan's Island, because they really love Ginger.

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torico (63) · 5 years ago

i love ginger too. its yummy ;)

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roadstories (70) · 5 years ago

If my mother sees this picture, she'll scream with fright, I don't like this insect, but it really is a fascinating photograph, very sharp.

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Then make sure to put it as her phone's wallpaper without telling her :D

I too hate Wasps... but they are cool to photograph, and are fascinating creatures.

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roadstories (70) · 5 years ago

And they are very important insects in the biological ecosystem because of the pollen issue.

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Seen Black Mirror Season 3? We're probably going to have to go with that kind of solution- Robotic bees.... to pollenate flowers, and of course, spy on the population.

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fitinfun (71) · 5 years ago

Wow! This is absolutely fantastic. It was worth all your money, effort and facing your fears. The eyes and expression on the face are amazing, and the "wasabi" really sets off your shot. Great job :)

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

Thanks so much! I appreciate that.
I like my life now... but when I was doing photography only, it certainly opened up many new doors that I wouldn't otherwise have gone through (such as sticking my face up to a wasp's nest).

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joshman (70) · 5 years ago

That's pretty freaky!

On an unrelated note. How are you at logos?

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theartofori (61) · 5 years ago

I'm ok.... I can make them. Most peoples' logos are pretty generic, and kind of suck. Then there are those that are truly masterful at symbolism and minilaist design, and they make a logo that's truly worthy. I'd say since the bar is so low, I can create something better than many... but is probably not going to win any trophies. If you want to give me the details of what you're looking for, I can probably help. Message me on FB -- FB/ori.bengal

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