Macro Monday : The Unexpected

I have always hated to be near bees, wasps and hornets. As a teen, I crossed the path of an already angry beehive and I ended up with them in my clothes, under my arms and many stings, etc, etc.!

THIS IS MACRO MONDAY…

When I purchased my macro lens, I never gave it a thought that if I was going to get close to any outside flower, I was going to have to run the risk of bumping into these and other insects….. It took a little time but now I get up close.

So…..a lesson learned, if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you! (I hope)!

THESE TWO ARE NOT PAYING ANY ATTENTION TO ME!

SETTING UP TO TAKE A PHOTO OF A PRETTY FLOWER, I NEVER SAW THIS ONE COMING. I DISCOVERED HIM IN THE SHOT AFTER I UPLOADED MY PHOTOS.

I HAVE HAD PEOPLE TELL ME I PHOTOSHOPPED HIM IN, BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS.

THANKS FOR COMING BY……

16 thoughts on “Macro Monday : The Unexpected”

Suzanne et Pierre · March 25, 2013 at 3:30 am · · Reply

Lovely macros…(Suzanne)
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 7:23 am · · Reply
  
  Thank you Suzanne……
genie · March 25, 2013 at 6:50 am · · Reply

You have definitely overcome your worst fear. Needless to say, you are cautious, but you can now get close…and look at what you were able to capture. Such beautiful shots filled with color and movement. You did a wonderful job with your macros. genie
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 7:26 am · · Reply
  
  I don’t think you ever totally overcome a fear but you learn how to deal with it in a different way. Thanks for your comments Genie
Kerri · March 25, 2013 at 8:13 am · · Reply

WONDERFUL images!
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 9:59 am · · Reply
  
  Thank you Kerri
Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat · March 25, 2013 at 10:37 am · · Reply

Wonderful shots . . . and what a wonderful unexpected surprise. 🙂 I can never get them to sit still long enough for me to photograph them.
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 11:22 am · · Reply
  
  The camera was set for movement (for the flower), otherwise, the wasp would have blurred. I just got lucky.
  Yes, the bugs tend to move around, they see you coming! It is a challenge but well worthwhile when you get it right…
Nana Tee · March 25, 2013 at 6:49 pm · · Reply

My my…. things are getting “busy” in the garden. great shots
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 8:22 pm · · Reply
  
  Thank you Nana….
Pat · March 25, 2013 at 6:58 pm · · Reply

Beautiful shots!
- Barbara · March 25, 2013 at 8:23 pm · · Reply
  
  Thanks Pat…
Photography Journal Blog · March 26, 2013 at 9:05 pm · · Reply

Lovely shots, what lens are you using?
- Barbara · March 26, 2013 at 10:18 pm · · Reply
  
  nikon, 105mm macro. Thanks..
Laura · March 29, 2013 at 11:51 am · · Reply

My children think the picture is ‘so cool’ . They’ve never seen a wasp so close. Thanks for sharing, the kids are learning a lot through your photos 🙂
- Barbara · March 29, 2013 at 11:55 am · · Reply
  
  Nice to know that the children are getting something from the blog. Thanks Laura….