I decided to use a gradient map adjustment to change the photo to black and white and then use a layer mask to remove the black and white adjustment from the wasp itself. I bumped up the hue/saturation to give the wasp a little more of a colour pop and then I added the quote about anger. I tried adding a texture, but with the natural texture in the wooden fence and the wasp nest I decided to leave well enough alone.
This photo is being linked to Texture Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Our World Tuesday, This or That Thursdays, Photo Art Friday, Shoot, Edit, Submit, Fabulous Friday and Photo Friday Link Party.
Creepy!! I had my own unexpected run in with a wasps nest this last week. I think you took it much more calmly :) Great photo, the b&w makes the nest look like something else entirely.
ReplyDeleteThanks April. I have to say I do love such things. One day I'm sure I'll get stung, but until then I will continue to be fascinated and focussed on the opportunity for a great photo op!
DeleteP.S. Was it your pic. I was just looking at? And if so, I hope the toe is feeling better. LOL
Great shot and quote... (I'm scared of wasps though.)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I haven't been stung (yet) so for now I'm just fascinated by them.
DeleteIncredible.
ReplyDeleteStay inspired!
Thanks Michelle. It really was a lucky find. I'll probably to back to see how the nest is developing.
DeleteBees are so cute and bumble bees but I really hate wasps!!!! Grrr....
ReplyDeleteNice shot, really nice!
Thank you. I must say I wouldn't want this nest on my back deck, but I do find paper wasps fascinating.
DeleteGorgeous shot and I love the edit! I wouldn't be brave enough to be anywhere near there!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kate. I think there's a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I guess if I get stung I know I've crossed it. LOL
DeleteLovely image and great quote! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Have a great day.
DeleteGreat quote! It goes well with the photo too. I like how you used the B&W gradient map and then brought back some of the color - so effective!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat. I love photos that just have that little pop of colour.
DeleteWhat a great shot Linda. The quote is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cherie. I'm certainly glad to have found such a fitting quote.
DeleteVery nice shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim.
DeleteI love this! It came out just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean. I went back today to try to get some more shots.
DeleteGreat shot--and I love that quote, don't think I've heard it before!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jaymi. I did a google search for the quote. I hadn't hear of it before either.
DeleteWe have one of these wasp nests in our barbeque. We keep knocking them off but they come back and make another. Lovely photo and processing. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie. I know it would be a nuisance in the barbecue, but think of it as a great photo op!
DeleteWhat a great capture and the perfect quote for it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cathy.
Deletethis turned out beautiful! it is amazing really how they build those nests!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanya. I find wasp's and their nests fascinating so I was thrilled to find this one building at a convenient height for me to photograph it. ;~)
DeletePerfect quote, beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kate. Have an art-full day!
DeleteThis is an awesome (but scary for me!) image and I love the selective color. Very cool -- the quote matches perfectly. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nancy. Welcome to my blog. I see you've joined as my newest follower. Have a wonderfully creative day!
DeleteGreat shot Linda! Love the way you put it all together! Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. It was a lucky find. I love taking macro shots like this.
DeleteYour post processing of this shot is awesome. Love how the wasp is the only color against the black and white.It is such a striking photo. genie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Genie. It was a fun photo to process.
DeleteUsually too shy to comment, but this is a very nice picture!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Your comment is appreciated! Have a super day.
DeleteWasps nests are so intricate and delicate but you have captured this one beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Have a wonderfully creative weekend!
Deletenice shot! is it original or photoshopt?
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina. As the post says, the photo is original. The only photoshopping was the gradient map and layer mask to achieve the B/W with the touch of colour and then adding the text. Other than that, that's the shot I took with my iPhone.
DeleteNice shot! I have become weary lately since I recently got stung and it wiped me out for the rest of the day. Take care. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. The fascination still has me taking the risk, but then I've never been stung...(yet)...
DeleteGreat shot! I found one in our backyard too. I'm so eager to take a photo while the wasp is at work but my severe allergic reaction to wasp's bite once is keeping me so far away from it!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I can certainly see your hesitation. Maybe you can get someone else to take the shot for you. If not, just enjoy from afar. Have a great weekend.
DeleteThis is wonderful - your processing is so striking! And what a fitting quote to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sherri. I must say I do love this shot.
DeleteWhat a great combination of black and white and selective color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi. It's fun to just have that one pop of colour isn't it.
DeleteWow! Just wow! So glad I found your blog!! And the quote on the photo is TRUE!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shannon. I'm glad you found it too. Have a great weekend.
DeleteThis is a wonderful capture and edit, Linda! I think the mark of a true artist is knowing when to 'leave well enough alone'. Thank you for sharing your piece and your process with PAF.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie. Your black and white inspiration is what got me started, but as you can see I needed a bit of colour to make it pop.
Deleteit's a great piece. I love the quote you use as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks you! Have a wonderfully artful weekend.
Deleteso artistic...and creative....and brave!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phyllis. It wasn't so brave. There was only the one wasp and he seemed pretty much occupied with his building.
DeleteThis is fabulous. What a great find on your walk. The edition of the color on the wasp really makes this piece extra special and I'm glad you left well enough alone as it couldn't have turned out any better.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ida. It really was a lucky find.
DeleteVery striking! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm very pleased with how it all came out.
DeletePerfect pairing of quote and photo! I like your use of selective color here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat. That little pop of yellow really works in this piece.
DeleteThis is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's one of my favorites right now. Have a wonderfully ARTFul week!
DeleteThis is a great shot. I hope you were using a zoom lens, so you didn't have to get too close. I like the honeycomb pattern of the wasp nest. Nice processing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilyn. And no, I took it with my iPhone, so I was right up close.
DeleteAlways enjoy the color masking technique - very lovely processing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. It's a fun technique to play with.
DeleteGreat editing of your photograph, what an opportunity to find this setting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kaylene. It was a great discovery when I found that wasp nest under construction. I may go back next week and see if it's getting bigger.
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