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Ruby-Tailed Wasp

I'm pretty pleased with this shot as this little beastie is only around 10mm long and I didn't have my macro lens to hand. I took it using my Olympus 40-150mm Pro lens instead.

Taken on Skokholm Island.
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22 comments

Bernard Walbyx said:

Superbe prise ..********
5 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Can imagine that you are pleased with such a breathtaking shot !!
What a colours and details !!
5 years ago

micritter said:

Superb, clear and sharp shot. with excellent details Amaxing colors in a wasp! Well worth typing "z" or clicking on the image to view it large.
5 years ago

Thérèse said:

Rhââ! Fantastique ! Me fait peur :)
5 years ago ( translate )

Susanne Hoy said:

Fantastic! The colors are great. The wasp looks like a piece of jewelry.
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Wonderful to see such detail and colour Keith. And so you should be pleased!
A superb shot.
5 years ago

Berny said:

perfect focus!
5 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Terrific detail and wonderful colours, Superb catch Keith
5 years ago ( translate )

aNNa schramm said:

so colorful ...
5 years ago ( translate )

MaggsMep said:

I'd be well chuffed if I'd taken that one Keith, those jewel colours against the wood background are magical.
5 years ago

Jean said:

Wow ! A real beauty. Both the wasp and the shot. I never thought I'd call a wasp beautiful !
5 years ago

Elena M said:

amazing!
5 years ago ( translate )

M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… said:

Exceptional shot ***************.....Never realized how a critter can be so beautiful, like an encrusted Jewel !!!!
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Thanks very much everyone...................I'm overwhelmed with all your lovely comments and stars. Much appreciated :-)
5 years ago

Eunice Perkins said:

That is a real beauty, Keith! Must be the belle of the wasp world!
5 years ago