Insects
Last week I shared images of
dragonflies and, surprisingly, I received quite a lot of positive feedback. I
do photograph insects when opportunities arise and I enjoy looking at the images
later to really see how they differ from other life forms.
Normally I photograph insects,
especially those that can sting or bite, with a telephoto lens so I don't have to get too
close. When I am observing insects, I begin to see how they go about their
business and learn a little about their behaviour. To be honest, most tend to ignore me and, if I am fast, I can make an image or two before they move
on.
The first is a hover fly, which is common around this part of the world. I am not sure what type of fly was enjoying a purple flower. The next three photos show a yellow-jacket and my
advice is to stay away from these, especially if there are a few around. I shot
this photo with my 100-300 mm lens and was around 6 feet away.
I spotted a large grasshopper that looked like it was going to cross the road. Just as I was about to take the photo, a car came into view. It looks like the insect is watching traffic.
I think the last image shows a type of
beetle, but I am not certain. Notice that its body is yellow from the pollen in
the flowers.
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