The picture shows a macro shot of a wasp sitting on a flower.
The insect, clearly recognisable by its black-and-yellow stripes on the abdomen, is in sharp focus. The wasp has a hairy head and thorax, with long, black antennae pointing forward. The wings are transparent with a fine vein structure and are spread backwards. The wasp's six legs are visible and clasp onto the small white flowers. The flower, probably an umbellifer, consists of many small, white flowers arranged closely together.
The background is out of focus and green-grey in colour, creating a calm and soft bokeh. This blurred effect ensures that the focus is entirely on the wasp and the flower. The lighting is diffuse and soft, taken on a cloudy day, and no harsh shadows are visible.
The mood of the photo is calm and documentary.
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