A Potter Wasp by Poras Chaudhary

Tuesday, 28th November 2006

A Potter Wasp

by Poras Chaudhary

Its a Yellow Potter Wasp…
I think I am damn lucky to have grabbed this one as it used to visit this pot only once a day… I had to sit and wait for it come for quite a long time…
I had to underexpose the picture while keeping the shutter speed fast enough in order to freeze the action…
The shot came out more beautiful then I ever thought it would…

Equipment: Canon 350D with Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens

Poras Chaudhary

I’ve always been someone who got attracted towards nature’s beauty…
and ever since imaging got digital I wanted to get a digital camera…
But for some reason or the other I couldn’t get one untill May last year (2005),
when I got my first Camera 350D…
Before that I didn’t even know about “Aperture” though I knew that there is something
called “Shutter Speed”…
Recently I won Digital Camera Magazine’s “Photographer of the Year” Competition…
Now, Me and My Camera are inseparable and with each passing day world is getting more Beautiful…

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21 Comments

Rob Says:
November 28th, 2006 at 8:36 am
Wow!!!
Gregory J. Smith Says:
November 28th, 2006 at 11:25 am
Your patience certainly paid off in the end.
I would also have benn overjoyed with the results of this most difficult capture.
Sensational!!!
Dirk Wiese Says:
November 28th, 2006 at 12:07 pm
This is a perfect photograph.The colours are outstanding.Well done!!
paul Says:
November 28th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
yes, wow, very beautiful
Aayushi Says:
December 8th, 2006 at 3:42 pm
Wow…………
this pic is amazing !!!
u are actually “the best photographer”
lauren Says:
January 28th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
stunning capture!
Photo Buffet Says:
February 11th, 2007 at 4:20 am
Poras, this is an incredible shot. I’ve never been this close to a paper wasp (and hope not to!), but what a treat to see all those colorful details. And look at his wings–you’ve frozen this moment in time. Thank you for sharing it!
philip spark Says:
April 21st, 2007 at 11:45 am
found single mud nest about the size of a small thimble, I think with a singe occupant. Your picture reminds me of a somewhat larger articulated wasp seen elsewhere in France.
Photo Buffet Says:
May 4th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
This is an exceptional macro…look a t those colors & intricate pattern! I’m in awe of your talent. Would love to see more macros from you.
Lucy Says:
May 14th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Poras, I have just come across your photos from ‘POTY2006′ I am so impressed by your work and I can’t believe what I have read above that you only got your camera 2 years ago! I have always felt intimidated by other photographers but you have truly inspired me and I will not be put off following my passion. Well done you!
Anurag Says:
June 26th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Unbelievable,
kml Says:
June 30th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Incredible capture!
Zlatinka Says:
November 8th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Incredible shoot. I`m just speechless.
Congratulations. Unique photo !
Pauline Jones Says:
November 28th, 2007 at 9:36 am
This is an amazing shot.
Ann Says:
November 29th, 2007 at 9:41 am
Incredible An amazingly brilliant photograph..
Julie Says:
November 30th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Wow !!!
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
January 12th, 2008 at 12:28 am
This is well frozen action. Very sharp, very nice!
Tamara McNicol Says:
February 9th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Hello! This is a fantastic photograph! I am a zoology student at the University of Dundee in Scotland and I was wondering if I could use this image to illustrate my report on hymenoptera? Obviously I will credit it to you and it is just an internal report that will be printed once so my lecturer can mark it. Can I have your permission please? Thank you, Tamara McNicol
Peter Cooney Says:
May 4th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I would have fallen asleep and then got stung, lol. You did get duly rewarded with an amazing and I’m sure extremely rare pic, well done.
Chaudhary Babar Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I Really Appreciate you

yes, wow, very beautiful

Incredible An amazingly brilliant photograph..
Dan Retter Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I am a young keen photographer and this is an image that i am just stunned by each time i see it

Congratulations on capturing such an image.

What was the Shutter speed of this shot??