“German Wasps,” by Alan Clark
Clark says: “German wasps (Vespula germanica) are similar in appearance to Common Wasps but tend to be larger. They can often be seen gnawing on exposed wood, which they chew, mix with water from puddles and then turn into building materials for their nests. These two were spotted in a garden in Lancashire in 2020 and photographed from a hide near their nest. I used two flashes to freeze the action.”
Technical information:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mk II
Lens: Canon 180mm f/3.5L Macro
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/16
Shutter speed: 1/180sec
