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25-MAR-2009

Wasp Nest - Ouch

In parts of Australia we have a problem with the European Wasp. I have been told that the winters are not cold enough to control the numbers. This is the biggest wasp nest I have ever seen. It was several metres across and the photograph only shows a section of it. Just imagine if you accidentally stumbled into it. Ouch! Another thing I have noticed when I have photographed wasp nests the light and the photographs have a very curious sepia look to them. I wonder if the wasps select areas where the light is attractive to them.

Olympus E-520
1/800s f/9.0 at 141.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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David Hobbs30-Dec-2011 05:31
Disturbing but effective image. Nasty customers these fellas.
January Grey30-Dec-2011 05:14
I can almost feel the textures on them! Great shot, Lyle! V~
Guest 29-Dec-2011 06:19
Amazing wasp nest! Thanks for the background! Brilliant! ~V
Guest 29-Dec-2011 06:09
Very interesting and unusual shot. V.
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