Yellow Jacket

[Michael Lloyd]

I found a small Yellow Jacket wasp nest on an extension ladder that I have stored in my barn. I decided to see how close they would let me get to them. This is the last frame that I was able to get before one of the came to chat with me :D Distance was around 12" from the friendly one at the top of the frame.

<edit>I figured out what I was doing wrong :)

* Camera Make = Canon
* Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark III
* Copyright Owner = © 2008 Michael L. Lloyd All Rights Reserved - 979-758-2375
* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/2 second = 0.5 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 11/1 = F11
* Exposure Program = manual control (1)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 400
* Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/2 second
* Aperture = F11
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0
* Max Aperture = F3.51
* Metering Mode = spot (3)
* Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length = 180/1 mm = 180 mm

[Alfred Forns]

Michael the image is not coming up .... can't wait to see it Let me know if you have any problems !!!

[Michael Lloyd]

I figured out what I was doing wrong. Should be working now.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Michael. I like it, the main guy stands out really well and the rest of the image has a nice soft look. Like the red BG.

[Julie Kenward]

It's beautiful but scary! You're a braver soul than I am. Love the play of color in this one and the composition is wonderful!

[John Cooper]

Great detail and good composition Mike - has lots of impact!!

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks everyone. I would like to try to get one more with more DOF. I don't know if I can make myself go there again...

Julie- I'm not sure if "braver soul" is what most people would call it :D

[Mary Stamper]

This is great! Almost cartoon-like. Very imagination-stimulating!