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Ian Gray



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captured sticking its tongue out at the camera
· Date: Wed September 23, 2009 · Views: 652
· Filesize: 269.4kb · Dimensions: 880 x 644 ·
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Keywords: hornet
Camera Information: sony a700, sony 100mm macro, ring flash.
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Bruce Williams

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Wed September 23, 2009 3:54pm

Nice clean and detailed image Ian. I was particularly impressed with the lack of intrusive flash related reflections.

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Wed September 23, 2009 4:18pm

Wow Ian what a cracking shot, I'm also impressed by how close you got to the Hornet, well done.

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Wed September 23, 2009 4:34pm

Lovely clear shot Ian

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John D

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Wed September 23, 2009 6:00pm

Very nice sharp and detailed shot Ian. Well done!

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Wed September 23, 2009 7:21pm

Amazing image Ian, the detail is fantastic.

I've been close to these and it takes a brave person to poke a lens up to the face of a Hornet (Very painful sting).

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Ian Gray

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Thu September 24, 2009 2:34pm

thanks guys for all the kind comments, really appreciate it. I've never had a problem with Hornets even around nests. I've always regarded them as gentle giants, hopefully that's not famous last words.



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