This Thread-waisted Wasp, in the family of Sphecidae (Ammophila sabulosa), burrows and nests in the soil. In this photo it is feeding on the nectar of my sedum plant.
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Thread-waisted Wasp
Submitted by jpo_05_09_07 on September 5, 2008 - 4:41pm. View all photos…
This photo was made late in the day, about 6:00, almost too late to catch the horizontal effect I prefer. This wasp and other black insects reflect sunlight so the outcome looks better if the photo is made in a shaded area or late in the day. I am happy how the light shows off the orange-red of the tail section. I like making shots like the honeybee around 3 or 4:00 in the afternoon on a clear day when the sun is horizontal in the sky.
Amazing detail!
Submitted by mcaroline on September 5, 2008 - 5:57pm.
This is an amazing shot-thank you for sharing your photo tips too.
Is it rotated?
I have had my camera for about 2 years so I am just learning to take pictures.This picture is so sharp and the detail is awesome.The eyes are so big.Great picture
Thanks, Lilly.
No, the image was not rotated Art_W.
Fantastic!
Wonderful shot! What time of day was it? The reflections look like mid-day, but the lighting is not mid-day harsh. What's your secret?!