protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by rjkstesch:
Good capture and great match for a title. Even the foreground works for the warrior theme.

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by ShutterPug:
like the colors and contrast. Shaprness is not quite there - would have liked to see more detail to the legs and antennae

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by SJCarter:
Great DOF on the face and foreground body parts. I'd like to see a little more DOF on some of the bee's body parts a little further back (not all the way, just more than is currently shown). Interesting thing he's sitting/standing on with the paint? peeling - kinda cool. Couple of hot spots on the head, but I'm really splitting hairs here. It's a very good shot. 7

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by dwterry:
Nice! Makes me want to run and hide! :-) Excellent sharpness on the antennae and eyes and front legs. Good luck!

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by BAMartin:
Fierce and awesome. Personally I would be nervous getting this close to this guy.

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by khdoss:
wow!! This looks like a super hero. Great shot. and way too close for my taste.
10.... 11 if I could

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by Chipper:
One of the things that makes me like this is the where this wasp is sitting: no leaves. Nice for my taste.

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by neophyte:
The picture really shows the mean nature of the agressive hornet. Me and my family were attacked by these buggers at a state park once. We must've stunbled too close to their nest. Great macro that made me jump, Very clear and well composed.

protector of the hive
by hopper

Comment by Bebe:
I love the aggressive look & stance of this guy. Great image, and beautiful clarity. 9.

protector of the hive
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Comment by Gallatin:
Nice macro