The brilliant design of nature:
There are some things
Humans cannot improve upon
But rather learn from, in nature
My little friend was none too pleased. Indeed, some might consider this was a foolhardy photo shoot.
In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: (Extra)ordinary
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I am a scientist by trade and artist by soul. My creative outlet used to be dancing but due to injuries and age, I must now find another path. I am hoping my writing, poetry and photography can be this new path.
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October 17, 2015 at 3:17 pm
I don’t think we can improve on this one. You got that right! It’s its own perfection.
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October 17, 2015 at 3:28 pm
The first image is totally intriguing. A flower of some kind? 🙂
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October 17, 2015 at 3:28 pm
Thank you!
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October 17, 2015 at 3:35 pm
This is a wasp nest without the larvae inside the comb. They build these things everywhere in the climate in which I live. You have to constantly battle these wasps and mud daubers. I am not allergic but many people are and have to be careful. Unlike bees, these guys don’t sting once and die. They can sting more than once in a full out assault. But I admire their constructive beauty and survival adaptability even if they are a pain (literally).
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October 17, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Definitely a dangerous shoot! I thought it might be some kind of honeycomb but it’s also reminiscent of a close up on certain plant forms. Great shot! 🙂
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October 17, 2015 at 4:05 pm
Thank you again! FYI, I took the wasp nest with a Lytro camera and I am still learning how to use it. It is the cheaper “Red” original box version, not the Illium. I did not want to spend the money on an Illium without seeing how I liked this format. Lytro camera’s are “light field” in that while you do have to choose a focal point and depth of field when you snap the photo, they are ” living photos” in that you can change the depth of field and focal point once processed. The Lytro website or app allows you to run a slideshow that gives you a 3D depth of field transition. I fix mine to the depth of field and focal point of interest to post. I’d like to figure out how to turn the slideshow into a GIF or something I could post showing the entire transition. I am mentioning this because I really love your work and I think this type of camera might appeal to you and your style.
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October 17, 2015 at 4:08 pm
Bless you, that’s very kind! I’m no photographer. I just like beautiful images. I’ll have a look though and thank you. 🙂
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October 17, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Yes, I think the lotus bract looks similar!
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October 20, 2015 at 7:46 am
Buzz softly and carry a big stinger, Christy. Sly one. 😉
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October 20, 2015 at 7:47 am
Thank you!
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October 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Gorgeous shots, as usual ❤ Thanks so much for sharing!
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October 21, 2015 at 2:13 pm
Awwww, thank you!
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June 28, 2017 at 11:15 pm
Stunning photos!
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June 28, 2017 at 11:15 pm
Thank you!
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