The Empty Nest

© Laura L. Gonzales

The Empty Nest

Uploaded: November 18, 2012

Description

We had several nests in our barn and in some mighty interesting places where I would never think to look, like empty bird feeders, lawn decorations, ect...I am glad to say we no longer have these visitors thanks to pest control!! The wasp will chew on wood that mixes with saliva to make pulp for these paper nest. Pretty cool. Adjusted curvers, and cropped. Have a great day my friends!! *Details/Macro*

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/90 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 12.40 mm, Model: KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 19, 2012

fantastic close up! (glad it was empty!) #1499155

Colette M. Metcalf November 19, 2012

Terrific details!! #10424965

Michelle Alton November 19, 2012

Great shot! I once lifted the lid of a bird feeder only to be stung multiple times on the back of my hand. A little tiny nest only an inch or two in size was affixed to the bottom of the lid.

I prayed for my hand to fall off, the pain was so intense! #10425094

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 04, 2012

Wow. I am so glad we are all here after these stories.

I was to Heritage Park (my favorite theme park in Calgary) one summer when a wasp made it up the back of my loose fitting cotton blouse.

He found his way in but couldn't find his way out.

We have pine trees all over the city and I thought I had a pine needle poking me on my back. (Over and over).

Finally after several annoying "pokes" I swung my arm back there to get the pine needle out of my shirt and as I banged and shook the material out fell the wasp. Big one, too.

You should have seen my back. A month I wont soon forget. Lol...

Terrific macro, Laura :D

-Laura :) xo

#10451398

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic December 04, 2012

Thank you so much lovely ladies!! What scary stories! Wasps are NOT my best friends for sure. They make for great photo-ops though, as long as ya dont get stung.....OUCH!! Thanks again for the kind words and for stopping by!! #10451411

Ellen Hodges February 09, 2013

Super details in this wonderful closeup, Laura!!! Glad that they have gone bye bye!! #10560970

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic February 11, 2013

Thanks Ellen!! I appreciate your comments, and yes I am glad they went bye bye tooooo!! #10564256

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 14, 2013

Fabulous image, Laura, great subject not usually seen as a macro

Debby #10898565

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic November 14, 2013

Thanks Debbie! #10898808

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