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Wasp in Black and White

Wasp in Black and White

I captured this wasp flying around in my backyard, I wanted to give it a mysterious look, so used a very shallow DOF and used B/W to achieve the effect. I think...
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I captured this wasp flying around in my backyard, I wanted to give it a mysterious look, so used a very shallow DOF and used B/W to achieve the effect. I think it turned out fairly well.
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location

Gloversville, New York, US

upload_date

upload_date

Apr, 2021

Views

1128

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Awards

People's Choice in Black and white nature photos! Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+148

Absolute Masterpiece

+41

Top Choice

+34

Magnificent Capture

+32

Superb Composition

+25

Outstanding Creativity

+11

Superior Skill

+5

All Star

+1

Genius

Virtuoso

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Ultimate

I like the choice of going B&W. Focus is on the the right spots not always easy to do with such a razor thin depth of field.

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Brilliant shot Greg

Great b/w macro!!!

Just fantastic!

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Terrific capture! Nice macro!

Platinum

Nice macro Greg

Awesome macro

Platinum

Fabulous macro

Platinum

I love the composition of your photo!Black and white was a good choice! Excellent photo!!!

PRO

Excellent composition and detail.

magnifique noir et blanc

Merci pour ton gentil commentaire :)

Gorgeous macro, Greg!

Platinum

I love this

Platinum

Great choice. B/w centers on the distinctive features of the wasp.

voted bees and wasps photo challenge!

Fantastic!! 😊

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Monster !

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Excellent macro work and good use of B&W!

voted bee photo challenge!

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Nice shots

Congratulations on your black and white nature photos people choice!

beautiful

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Great shot. Congratulations.

magnifique macro

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Awesomeness!

Platinum

Awesome that work well in black and white:-)

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cool shot

j'adore cette photo

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Superb!

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