Three Macros

[pete w]

The first is a macro of a Lilly Stamen

http://wraight.smugmug.com/photos/28403276-M.jpg

This lille lady is called a Cow Killer, the sting is so bad it is said that it could kill a Cow. This lady was drying of from a thunder shower.

http://wraight.smugmug.com/photos/28403352-M.jpg

This is the eye of a Cicada, we get them here every year.

http://wraight.smugmug.com/photos/28403097-M.jpg

[USAIR]

Great macros very sharp

Had a Cow Killer here last year one the deck they sure have great color
And the last photo I recognized that face
Cool shots :):

Thanks
Fred

[MuskyDude]

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.


AJ

[shaman]

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.


AJ Yep... Velvet Ants. They are a wingless wasp.
I see them close to streams usually. (I live in Kentucky)
Never been stung by one though...

Beautiful subjects aren't they?
Excellent job Pete!!:clap:clap:clap

PEACE

:Dshaman:D

[REECEPHOTO]

Wonderful work I love # 1:clap:thumb

[Lord Vetinari]

All excellent.

Brian V.

[pete w]

Great macros very sharp

Had a Cow Killer here last year one the deck they sure have great color
And the last photo I recognized that face
Cool shots :):

Thanks
Fred
Fred, yes these ants are difficult to capture as they keep moving all the time, colors are great though.

Thanks

[pete w]

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.


AJ
Aj, not sure why but this seems to be a good time of year to see these ants? I agree they sure look tough. I never get too close just in case.:uhoh

[Skippy]

The first is a macro of a Lilly Stamen
This lille lady is called a Cow Killer, the sting is so bad it is said that it could kill a Cow. This lady was drying of from a thunder shower.
This is the eye of a Cicada, we get them here every year.


Excellent work......... the little red and black bug sorta looks like a hairy fluffy ant doesn't it.....hmmmmmmm I shall try and remember what they look like so I will know to steer clear of them :D

We didn't get many Cicada's this summer at all, maybe it was because of the drought, I dunno :dunno usually they are soooooo dang loud they are annoying if you leave the back door open at night because the sound they make is so loud.

Lovely series of Macro's Pete...... Skippy (Australia)

[Higgmeister]

These are all really cool macros, but #1 stands out. The shapes and colors make this a wonderful photo:clap.

Thanks for sharing,
Chris

[pete w]

Yep... Velvet Ants. They are a wingless wasp.
I see them close to streams usually. (I live in Kentucky)
Never been stung by one though...

Beautiful subjects aren't they?
Excellent job Pete!!:clap:clap:clap

PEACE

:Dshaman:D
Yes , this one was very close to some wetlands although i have also seen them in my yard. I am in Tennessee so we are fairly close.

Thanks

[pete w]

Wonderful work I love # 1:clap:thumb
Yes i take a different view of the lillies every year, Andy started this trend on STF last year.

Thanks for your comments

[pete w]

All excellent.

Brian V.
I am glad you liked them.

[pete w]

Excellent work......... the little red and black bug sorta looks like a hairy fluffy ant doesn't it.....hmmmmmmm I shall try and remember what they look like so I will know to steer clear of them :D

We didn't get many Cicada's this summer at all, maybe it was because of the drought, I dunno :dunno usually they are soooooo dang loud they are annoying if you leave the back door open at night because the sound they make is so loud.

Lovely series of Macro's Pete...... Skippy (Australia)
Not sure why some years there are more than others:dunno . We have also had less rain than usuall ( 10 inches down on normal this month). They still seem to be out in force. Who knows?????

Thanks for your comments

[tmlphoto]

Very nice set of macros Pete. I really enjoyed them.