The First... by Chipka
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I saw her on a sunny day; she’d slept through the winter, and though spring hadn’t yet offered the bounties that would support a new hive, she was awake to greet the season. I was awake enough to greet her. With my camera.
I don’t remember very much of that day, but I remember that she was the first yellowjacket that I saw. I remember handling her, warming her on my finger in the sun and trying to get her to cooperate, rather than wander. She was more interested in wandering. I was amused. In total truth, yellowjackets amuse me. I suppose I can afford this sentiment as I’m not in the habit of threatening them. Or perhaps—as I’ve often thought—I smell right. Or, more disturbingly, I resemble an unfortunate, ungainly, ugly yellowjacket to these small yellow and black, opportunistic, tea-raiding people. Whatever it is, I’m glad of it, because as a photographer, I’ll never run out of subjects as long as those rather pushy stinging people are around, making shameless attempts to steal whatever I’m drinking.
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Comments (24)
Sepiasiren
a terrific capture
Faemike55
WOW! Very beautiful capture of this lovely lady
EJD64
That is a great picture. The color is fantastic.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
auntietk
Fabulous capture! Wow. Clarity and light, and the cell structure is fascinating. Your friend is lovely! :)
durleybeachbum
What a beauty!
whaleman
Busy time ahead for this little fellow!
THROBBE
Great narrative and work!
Fidelity2
This is a splendid job. It is very artistic. I thank you. 5+!
Campo-Diaz
Gorgeous work.
bmac62
Yellow Jackets have always earned my utmost respect. This one is a beauty. They do like to checck out whatever you are drinking if it is sweet and syrupy.
ImRassilon
I used to love taking pictures of bees, then they tried to kill me. Your shot is fantastic.
lwperkins
That is so splendid, she is as stylish as a sports car! (and I am SO behind in looking through your gallery!)
helanker
I really like this beautiful shot and I so enjoyed the little happy story too :-)
RodS
A delightful shot - sharp and clear; and a wonderful subject! Great capture, Chip!
flavia49
wonderful
MrsRatbag
Wonderful crisp detail of this lovely, if a bit frightening, stinger. I'm amazed you pick them up and handle them, the rest of us just run away!
evielouise
I hope you write books you have that special way to make a simple thing much more exciting
sandra46
MARVELOUS IMAGE
netot
I told you many days before. You are officialy aproved by yellowjackets as a good human! Impressive capture!
minos_6
You have such a talent at capturing wiLdlife, and this is a perfect example. I really don't know how you commune so well with nature!
Jay-el-Jay
A fascinating image of this early emergence.
tommorules
I fear I am in the same boat as you. I am irrisistible to salt, sugar or flesh loving insects. Put me in a tent with two other humans overnight & in the morning there will barely be enough of me left to mourn my fellows intactness. Great shot!
danapommet
An excellent macro shot Chip and a wonderful zoom to check the body markings and wings!