On Fractals:  When Rick (aka Rykk on RR) and I got together, he introduced me to fractal art.  I started making simple fractals (mostly spirals) in UltraFractal but then found I preferred to use Apophysis. When I learned how to use PhotoShop (just enough to be dangerous), I began creating compositions using the flames I made in Apophysis. But, then my interest changed and I got into Photography.
On Photography: When I was a teenager (back in the '70's), my sister let me try her 35mm camera. None of my pictures turned out, so then I wouldn't use anything but a point&shoot. When the point&shoot digital cameras came out, I got one and discovered the joy of taking macros. I spent a lot of my free time searching for any kind of critter I could find. My son, who used to be a photographer for the US Navy, encouraged me to expand to a DSLR and recommended Nikon. In 2006, my husband gave me a Nikon D80 for my birthday (he's such a wonderful guy!). I'm still in learning mode of all the different settings (aperture, etc.), but I find I still love to capture those macros. It wasn't until after I got the D80 that I discovered the reason my pictures didn't turn out on my sister's 35mm -- it was the eyepiece!!! If we had only known!Â
On me: I am married to my Wonderful Prince (see above) and we live on the east coast of Florida. We became grandparents in September 2006. I have always enjoyed most of the Disney and Pixar cartoon movies. For those of you who don't recognize it, my Avatar is Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo" (my favorite). I can relate to Dory -- it's that short-term memory loss that I'm afflicted with as well!! HA!  :^) Â
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Comments (17)
nongo
And I suppose they fight to the death too???? I'm betting on the wasp, they're nasty!!!!
danway
Great photo! Can't wait to see the winner!
GBCalls
Excellent! Awesome timing to capture them both
MrsLubner
Both are wasps I believe, just different types. But that doesn't mean they get along! I would bet on the red wasp but those yellow ones are pretty hyper... Great shot!
Dieblue
Yellowjacket wasp and red wasp, both are social, both defend their nests but seldom fight on chance encounter. Both hurt equally when they sting my bare skin though! Excellent capture!
Geophree
Most excellent!
SSoffia
PERFECT CAPTURE & COMPOSITION !!!!! Felicidades !!!!;)
GiMi53
Great picture/start of story... I like it very much !
muse27
Great capture! I'm entrigued to see who was thr winner now. :o) Thanks for sharing.
nfrocer
Wow, fantastic macro shot!
DCLEW2
Cool, I'm going with Red!
CavalierLady
Wow, great shot, Joie! That DOF is silky smooth! Very nicely done!!
RobyHermida
Brilliant image........ Roby ;O)
morin3000
Excellent macro! bravo!
HeartsRender
Fabulous photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
phothomaniac
I can feel the tension in the air. Great shot!
artaddict2
Had another browse at your Gallery and I can't believe I haven't commented on this Fantastic image, the detail is outstanding. Two for one! That Nikon D-80 of yours is a really good camera and you know how to use it for those macros. Excellent work.