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6.24.2011

Yellowjacket

I'm guessing this is a yellowjacket. A 'Common Aerial Yellowjacket'. It's truly amazing what is going on in the shrubs and trees around us. I was chasing a butterfly but spied this fella and he captured my imagination. Just look at his beautiful colouring and delicate wings. I knew not to get too close so I used my telephoto lens - I'm quite sure he didn't want to be interrupted!


18 comments:

  1. SusanJune 24, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    What great shots!! Amazing...

    Hope you have a blessed day!

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  2. One PhotoJune 24, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I am laughing as I do the exact same thing - I've noticed when I stop and just take a long hard look around, like when I am photographing flowers, every blade of grass, petal and leaf is alive with insects and more. Great shots.

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  3. Ashley SiskJune 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Awesome captures - I think bees are hard to photograph and you did a great job!

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  4. 4 Lettre WordsJune 24, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    These are amazing, Barb!

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  5. deb dutyJune 24, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Your bee shots are fabulous! The light and the composition are just right.

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  6. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    These are great! Love how you can see all the details!

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  7. CedarJune 24, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my goodness! I have some bee shots I WAS proud of. These are truly amazing!

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  8. KimJune 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    What an amazing photo! Have a great weekend!

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  9. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Excellent shots of the yellow jacket. I hope you didn't have to get too close!

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  10. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudJune 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Great shots! Bees are so hard to capture. I know because I've tried. Over and over again. lol
    Thanks so much for joining Alicia and I for the Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge. I hope you'll join us again next week when we move on to a new theme, LIGHT. Have a great weekend! :)

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  11. Mama JJune 24, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Fantastic captures!

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  12. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJune 24, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Lovely shots. I wouldn't have wanted to get too close either.

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  13. ~ NoelleJune 24, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    i have always wanted to get shots like that... but my 2 year old prevents that from happening! LOL

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  14. aliciaJune 24, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Great captures. I really need to invest in a telephoto lens so I can get better up-close shots. I think the first is my fav. Thanks so much for linking up to our Crazy Days of Summer!

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  15. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Can you believe how cool these shots are? Check out those wings... they're sooo delicate & you captured them perfectly! =) Excellent shots! =)

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  16. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeJune 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    These are great shots! Really really great!
    Jo

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  17. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Great detail in your shots!

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  18. aimeeJune 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful shots!

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