Paper wasp on nest

[shane shacaluga]

This solitary wasp was busy constructing the nest and was quite impervious to me getting close

Usually they do defend their nest when in larger numbers but this was chose to ignore me

D800e
50mm f1.8 plus an extension tube and Raynox 250 macro filter
f13
1/160
ISO 100

Handheld using handheld piece of white cloth to diffuse onboard flash

Cropped for composition, burned some highlights on rocks and nest. USM on subject

Thanks for viewing. Comments and critiques welcomed

[Adhika Lie]

This is excellent by all account, Shane. I am not on a calibrated monitor so I can't comment on color but the composition is really pleasing. I do not want to be with this creature in one room, let alone take picture of them. So, this is a really cool perspective to me.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Shane,
Critical focus is spot on the subject's head with the nest providing a good deal of additional interest. Wasp well placed in frame. A fine image.
Allen

[MiroslavMaric]

Like the frame/composition and details. Well balanced light. Well done.

[shane shacaluga]

Thanks for your comments!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Nice shot DOF limited but good rendition of the subject. Did you take any a little further back with all the nest structure in the frame?

[shane shacaluga]

Thanks Jonathan

I didnt actually as thought the subject was small enough in the frame already

Will keep it in mind when i next find one of these nests