African Wasp Drinking Water

[GeffBourke]

This big-a$$ African wasp flew in to drink at waters edge at a watering hole while waiting on animals to arrive in Zimanga, South Africa.

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 485.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

This big-a$$ African wasp flew in to drink at waters edge at a watering hole while waiting on animals to arrive in Zimanga, South Africa.

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Looks as big as a small hummingbird!

 

[GeffBourke]

Looks as big as a small hummingbird!

Haha, tit was pretty big. Would not like to get stung by that one.

 

[Unframed Dave]

I'd crop that, I bet first thing anyone does is zoom in.

Great shot as it is.

 

[GeffBourke]

I'd crop that, I bet first thing anyone does is zoom in.

Great shot as it is.

Thanks, already a 50% crop.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Awesome shot!

 

[GeffBourke]

Thanks so much.

 

[Chris 3754]

Thanks, already a 50% crop.

Yes that is about as close as I would want to get to that thing. Instead of my macro may have pulled out the 600mm like I was shooting a lion, LOL. Great photo!!!