Bald-faced Hornet Nest

© Nancy J. Locke

Bald-faced Hornet Nest

Uploaded: November 18, 2010

Description

I've been stung by bald-faced hornets. Double Ouchie.

This has been posterized and framed.

Super congrats to all the great finalists. :D

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 230.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Ron McEwan November 18, 2010

This is really neat and something we don't see often on BP, great find and captured and presented perfectly #1328422

Nancy J. Locke November 18, 2010

Thanks, Ron. :D

This nest is in the front yard and in a maple tree. Thank heavens it's up a way in the branches. I didn't notice the nest until the leaves fell.

Cheers, Nancy #9049270

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 18, 2010

Fantastic find and capture, Nancy. #9049544

Michelle Alton November 19, 2010

A great find, and a beautiful presentation Nancy. Of course Nature took care of the beautiful costume! #9050629

Deb Taylor November 19, 2010

Nice photo and computer work to the photo. Very interesting presentation. Well done! #9050669

Nancy J. Locke November 19, 2010

Thank you, Tammy, Michelle and Deb. :D

Have a great day.

Nancy #9050799

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 20, 2010

Wonderful DDR Nancy J. You always have your own style!

VERY PRETTY and glad this isn't on your front porch!

-Laura #9053395

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 20, 2010

Lovely tones, colors, textures, & clarity & superb & creative effects here, Nancy! Love it! WTG, indeed! #9054078

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 01, 2010

Love it, haven't done this in a while, gotta go look at some I've done and post one! lol Beautiful colors and framing..

jo ann c. #9074098

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 04, 2010

Ha, I love this technique...you are being so creative, and it is well worth it. Excellent presentation! 8o) #9080405

Nancy J. Locke December 07, 2010

Thank you, Laura, Patrick, Jo Ann and Nancyj!

Good morning!

Hugs, Nancy #9085344


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