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A close encounter with a hornet.

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A close encounter with a hornet.

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cameraCanon EOS 40D

settings Aperture f/11.0 ISO 320 Shutter 1/200 

upload_dateApr, 2013

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Macro Extravaganza Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Microcosmos Photo Contest
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Superb Composition
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Absolute Masterpiece
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Top Choice
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Peer Award
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Jaw Dropping
BostjanKersbaumer MWhiteley xGOOBx onyanita denisearnold gr8t Jonocon +13
Magnificent Capture
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Superior Skill
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All Star
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Exceptional Contrast
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Outstanding Creativity
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Love it
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Genius
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Top Ranks

Macro Extravaganza Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Macro Extravaganza Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Low Angle Perspectives Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Macro Galore Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Low Angle Perspectives Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
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Macro Galore Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
ViewBug Image of the Year Photo ContestTop 30 rank
ViewBug Image of the Year Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
Close Ups In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Close Ups In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Close Ups In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Reflective Flash Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Reflective Flash Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

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78 Comments |
marcelfens
 
marcelfens April 10, 2013
Nice!
PKnot PRO+
 
PKnot April 11, 2013
Amazing detail and terrific POV!
Flosno
 
Flosno April 19, 2013
Wonderful use of subject and colour
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 April 24, 2013
Incredible macro shot! Just awesome!
KrakenWaker
 
KrakenWaker May 05, 2013
I hate hornets - but think they are gorgeous. You are brave and it paid off, this is a great shot!
palooza
 
palooza May 08, 2013
Stunning! Voted
gunners42 PRO+
 
gunners42 May 09, 2013
Great macro.......
robbyticknor
 
robbyticknor May 17, 2013
Awesome shot! Love the purple to contract the yellow! :-)
jleiweke
 
jleiweke May 18, 2013
Congrats!
akhtarkhan
 
akhtarkhan May 18, 2013
Incredible macro detail, magnificent colours, nicely compose......brilliant capture. Congrats on the feature.
Krishna_Kumar
 
Krishna_Kumar May 18, 2013
Love the way its looking right at the lens. Great macro shot, very well composed!! Congrats!
Casper
 
Casper May 18, 2013
Totaly awesome!!
Hari_Subagio
 
Hari_Subagio May 18, 2013
great..stunning macro Congrats
michellemeenawong
 
michellemeenawong May 18, 2013
wow! superb macro
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions May 18, 2013
congrats
Akang_Bagja
 
Akang_Bagja May 18, 2013
stunning..
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta May 18, 2013
Fabulos macro with lovely colors Congratulations on being featured.
Achieverswales
 
Achieverswales May 18, 2013
Congratulations this macro is awesome.

Regards

Trev.
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet May 18, 2013
great shot,congrats
andywood
 
andywood May 18, 2013
Cracking photo mate
Peter_Claridge
 
Peter_Claridge May 18, 2013
This is about the most perfect macro I have ever seen everything is perfect ,outstanding
GaryB5623 PRO+
 
GaryB5623 May 18, 2013
outstanding macro, great colors, details, and composition
JeffreyA
 
JeffreyA May 18, 2013
great shot.. congrats
Jewel
 
Jewel May 18, 2013
Awesome shot, great capture! Congratulations on your feature!
fila4
 
fila4 May 18, 2013
It doesn't get any better!
markcoleman
 
markcoleman May 18, 2013
Great macro
Jinjinphoto
 
Jinjinphoto May 18, 2013
very nice
iceman2
 
iceman2 May 18, 2013
Great focus.Congrats!
sunsetnurveins
 
sunsetnurveins May 18, 2013
love this soooo much that is the cutest hornet ever!
LauraRetyi
 
LauraRetyi May 18, 2013
Incredible, Outstanding Exquisite ! Congratulations Indeed
GBloniarz
 
GBloniarz May 18, 2013
Commendable! Congrats!
Chrissimpson01
 
Chrissimpson01 May 18, 2013
Great capture, looks like an arch villan
mclaybaugh PRO+
 
mclaybaugh May 18, 2013
wonderful
Zuzana
 
Zuzana May 18, 2013
that's amazing shot!
SusiStroud Platinum
 
SusiStroud May 18, 2013
Awesome close-up, congrats on your Feature!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer May 18, 2013
Sharp as a tack! Horror movie stuff, but great shot!
jmatthies
 
jmatthies May 18, 2013
It's like staring at an alien. Nice work!
jej621
 
jej621 May 18, 2013
Great Capture, Congratulations!!
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 May 18, 2013
Congrats! You know I love it!
princessdi6305
 
princessdi6305 May 18, 2013
love the colors!! Congrats!!
KRPoole
 
KRPoole May 18, 2013
Lovely, congrats!
Thimbee
 
Thimbee May 18, 2013
Fantastic capture! Well done. Congrats
cmorisset PRO+
 
cmorisset May 18, 2013
Beautiful! Bravo!
DanielCombsPhotography
 
DanielCombsPhotography May 18, 2013
Great shot, congrats!
jesusfreak3520
 
jesusfreak3520 May 18, 2013
Great macro. The composition keeps you drawn in. Well done! Congrats on the feature!
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter May 18, 2013
Beautiful capture, Nice color. Congrats on your feature. - Jake
Carli
 
Carli May 19, 2013
amazing macro shot! congrats :D
Vjthomas1
 
Vjthomas1 May 20, 2013
Congrats on your feature, wonderful detail
carol_bradshaw_4069
 
carol_bradshaw_4069 May 22, 2013
Wow ! congrats ! great shot
JacquelineMGrange
 
JacquelineMGrange May 22, 2013
Perfect macro!
DaveMount
 
DaveMount May 26, 2013
brilliant shot
Redjule Platinum
 
Redjule May 26, 2013
Terrific macro!
Flosno
 
Flosno May 27, 2013
Brilliant capture and colour contrast
JudyAnn Platinum
 
JudyAnn May 27, 2013
Wow... just WOW!
marcobalma
 
marcobalma May 27, 2013
Super!
inge_vautrin Platinum
 
inge_vautrin May 27, 2013
Fantastic shot! Congrats! :-)
carlotaandrade
 
carlotaandrade June 04, 2013
This is superb! Cool capture on the eyes!
ritaadams
 
ritaadams June 08, 2013
Amazing photography!
Batesrc2 PRO+
 
Batesrc2 July 07, 2013
Great work.
mylene_ralph
 
mylene_ralph July 07, 2013
Just amazing.
Jonocon
 
Jonocon July 21, 2013
Great macro
VHiggins
 
VHiggins August 07, 2013
fabulous macro! the details are amazing!
SherranAndersen
 
SherranAndersen August 24, 2013
Great clarity.
vesipenkova
 
vesipenkova September 03, 2013
Fantastic macro!
DaveMount
 
DaveMount September 04, 2013
super shot
beckylbustamante-bhan
 
beckylbustamante-bhan September 08, 2013
Very nice!!!
arjun
 
arjun September 19, 2013
Great capture..
rosemarieedwards
 
rosemarieedwards September 30, 2013
Awesome macro shot!
Rosemarie
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita December 07, 2013
awesome capture...congrats on the Feature
ArtQ
 
ArtQ April 12, 2014
Congrats on your finalist award.
ann11
 
ann11 June 25, 2014
Amazing clarity...
Natures_Allure_ByKym
 
Natures_Allure_ByKym June 25, 2014
What wonderful detail!!
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi July 12, 2014
great !!!!!!!
melindaallen
 
melindaallen October 13, 2014
Cool shot!
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi December 13, 2014
fantastic close up !
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots August 07, 2015
Beautiful capture! Congrats.
NarrowGatePhotography
 
NarrowGatePhotography February 04, 2016
I love the contrasting colors. Great composition. Also crazy good catchlight!
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo October 17, 2018
Amazing, Henrik! Congrats on your Awards!

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