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Gentle Giants
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Copyright: Stefaan He (Stefaan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 118 N: 322] (4810)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-23
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Experimental, Macro
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 3100, Canon EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6, Lexar CF 256 MB 8x
Exposure: f/2.8
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-30 6:36
Viewed: 524
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
European Hornets are often (although wrongly) thought to be very aggressive and dangerous, and are much feared by some people. Some people believe that three stings from the European hornet can kill an adult human, and that seven can kill a horse. These are common myths - a European hornet sting isn't any more dangerous than a wasp sting, and hornets are less aggressive than wasps. In contrast, multiple Asian hornets stings are, in fact, dangerous.
While impressive due to their size and loud sound, European hornets are in fact much less aggressive than some of their smaller relatives notably the yellowjackets, Vespula germanica and Vespula vulgaris. European hornets are not aggressive - in fact they are less aggressive than wasps. When approached, European hornets can actually be seen to slowly crawl backwards and eventually flee, rather than attacking. This can make it hard to remove hornets from indoors, if they happen to come in through an open window or door. While not aggressive when encountered far from the nest, multiple workers will vigorously defend the nest if provoked.
NOTE borrowed from wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet

photo work:
crop, partial desaturation, contrasts and colors

Thanks for your critiques!
stefaan

Make: NIKON
Model: E3100
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
Exposure Time: 10/2900 sec
F-Stop: f/2.8
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Date Taken: 2006-09-23 14:57
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 178 kb
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Hi Stefaan,
great photo,
fantastic macro and colors,
Well done.
Cheers,
Brad.

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1082 W: 436 N: 421] (13320)
  • [2006-09-30 7:08]

Hi
Interesting photograph. I have a wasps' nest on my window. I could not take a photo how they are entering because the access is from the flip side and I am living on the fifth floor. Here one can see everything.
I disagree with you that biting the wasp or the hornet is indifferent. When somebody is caused an allergy in, he is dying by one bite. (translator)
Anna
http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Europe/Poland/photo163326.htm

Nice photo and great idea, I like this macro.
Well done.
Zoran

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2006-10-03 17:48]

Kijk, dit vind ik nu mooi zie... grijs in ongelooflijk veel tinten, een mooi contrast met het geel/beige achteraan, en dan heel subtiel een aantal insectjes. En een heel leuke kader erop. Knap. De belichting hier is perfect, Stefaan.
TFS

cool shot!
nice desaturation work and interesting composition.

thanks for sharing

Simon

Wow Steef,a really nice shot!!!
I adore this compo,i like the aproach but you must be more carefully the next time,this kind of animals could be so dangerous and im sure that exist a real dosis to kill a human.
If you are alergic....

Nice angle and tonal gama with the color mixed with B&W,exellent!!!
As you say...see you around :)

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