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Bald Faced Hornet

Bald Faced Hornet
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upload_dateJan, 2016

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2 Comments |
Badgrandad
 
Badgrandad February 01, 2016
cracking image and congratulations on your award, Rod
christianheerd
 
christianheerd June 29, 2017
this Picture is amazing. perfect shot

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my backyard. Overnight a Bald Faced Hornet's nest emerged under the eaves of my garage. The nest had to be taken down. After most of the bees were relocated, the honeycomb remained and the new bees were chewing there way through the comb.

Time

This image was taken around 5:30 pm. I had just returned home from work and noticed the honey comb laying separate from the hive. I noticed the new bees and immediately retrieved my camera from the house and began shooting.

Lighting

It was a bright sunny cloudless day.

Equipment

This image was shot with a Canon 6D, and a Canon 100m Macro Lens set at f2.8 ISO 125.

Inspiration

I was captivated by how persistent the new bee was to become free from the comb. The Bald Face Hornet is a fierce bee. While I do not fear them, I normally keep a respectable distance. In its vulnerable state, I could not resist taking the opportunity to get up close and personal in a way I had never been able to do before.

Editing

I used Lightroom 5 to process the raw image and then used Color Efex Pro

In my camera bag

I carry a Canon 6D. My most used lens is the Canon 24 - 105 mm is lens. My next most often used lens is a Canon 100 - 400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS. This is the perfect lens to capture images of the Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife that live in my back yard. The last lens I carry is a Canon 100mm f/2.8L IS. As for other equipment, I carry a Manfrotto BeFree lightweight Tripod, a remote shutter release, extra batteries, and plenty of memory cards.

Feedback

Be prepared. Capturing a great image is all about capturing one special moment. Often, we don't know when that moment will occur. If you are serious about photography have your equipment with you all the times. Watch for subtle changes in light, shadow and opportunity. When they all occur at once, magic happens.

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