The photo shows a macro shot of a wasp sitting on a flower. The wasp, sharply in focus, has a black and yellow striped abdomen and a hairy thorax.
The wings are translucent and the thin vein structure is visible. The wasp has six legs, with the two front ones resting on the flowers, while the back two are somewhat extended. The head of the wasp is black with yellow details and two long, black antennae pointing forward. The insect appears to be busy collecting nectar or pollen. The flower on which the wasp is found is an umbellifer with many small, white flowers.
The flowers are delicate and the buds in the centre are visible. The background is out of focus and has a soft, beige-green colour. This bokeh effect ensures that the viewer's eye is immediately drawn to the wasp and flower. The exposure is soft and diffuse, resulting in even lighting of the subject without harsh shadows. The overall mood of the photo is calm and detailed.
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