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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A Potter Wasp by Poras Chaudhary was photo of the day on Tuesday, 28th November 2006. It is tagged Flight, Macro, Wasps. You can leave a comment below.
29 Comments
Rob
Wow!!!
Gregory J. Smith
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
This is a perfect photograph.The colours are outstanding.Well done!!
paul
yes, wow, very beautiful
Aayushi
Wow…………
this pic is amazing !!!
u are actually “the best photographer”
lauren
stunning capture!
Photo Buffet
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
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
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
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
Unbelievable,
kml
Incredible capture!
Zlatinka
Incredible shoot. I`m just speechless.
Congratulations. Unique photo !
Pauline Jones
This is an amazing shot.
Ann
Incredible An amazingly brilliant photograph..
Julie
Wow !!!
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst
This is well frozen action. Very sharp, very nice!
Tamara McNicol
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
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
I Really Appreciate you
yes, wow, very beautiful
Incredible An amazingly brilliant photograph..
Dan Retter
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??
Su
Amazing shot, well done
Kowser
Yesterady my 5 years old Daughter wanted to see a photo of WASP (Local Name- Balla). A Few days ago when she was in her Grandpa’s house she might face a WASP Bitting as per her compalin. But her mother assured me that was not done, a WASP might fall on her arm but that did not bit her. However then yestrady I could not show her the Photo of WASP. This photo certainly give her the real picture of Balla.
Thanks to the Photographer. Well done. Brilliant Work.
Renee
Very nice indeed!
Su
Great shot your patience paid off.
mike
Some great details.
Photos by Nik
Right right place great shot
Su
Whay an unusual shot its awesome.
renee
very interesting!