Ruby-tailed Wasp

Paul Iddon

Very hard to find these, let alone get a photograph of one - this is a ruby-tailed wasp - and believe me when I say that they really really do not stay still for even a few moments! This is the 2nd one I have seen in the garden in the last few days, maybe even the same one as last time. The pics are cropped as they are very small insects. One of the back end as it has a look into a rawl plug in the brickwork, and the other when it was flirting around the garden bench. Despite the lack of sharpness and quality, I'm quite pleased to get even these two images.


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2013-06-19 12:52:34 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
ISO equiv: 125
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Copyright: Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK













Paul.

basflt

congrats on the catch !
i never even see one

2th pic is not really really bad though

Paul Iddon

Cheers m8 - keep your eyes peeled - they are usually seen on walls of outhouses/sheds...

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Well spotted Paul - not seen one this year yet
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian - 2 around the garden for long spells but again, never stayed still for a better opportunity.

Paul.

Gemma

It's a pretty insect - nice capture.

Paul Iddon

Gemma wrote: »

It's a pretty insect - nice capture.

Thank you Gemma


Paul.