Born

And a few more …

Though somewhat handicapped by the loss of flight he portrays the essential dignity of the natural – untouched by Human nature – things.

It may be the wings will not unfold – pump up. Such is not uncommon in the garden, though a life is still lived as much as can be.

Everything has its place …

Recently emerged, wings still unfurling, standing high overlooking a wild new world on the move.

From the long darkness of confined incubation to the shapes and colours of a sunlit place.

And the work begins, to fly then fly to fulfill a purpose.

To live and die a wasp, no more or less.

A small thing … not insignificant.

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navasolanature said, on 18/12/2019 at 10:24 am

Fantastic close ups and detail. Seem to take us beyond thought and emotion to natures incredible artistry.

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- Mark said, on 18/12/2019 at 4:10 pm
  
  Nature is that, beyond thought and emotion.
  
  Thanks G…
  
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Reed Andariese said, on 13/12/2019 at 8:55 am

Beautiful image Mark! Enjoyed seeing it!

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- Mark said, on 13/12/2019 at 6:59 pm
  
  Thanks Reed. It’s a pleasure … naturally.
  
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kopfundgestalt said, on 13/12/2019 at 12:48 am

Beautiful! Wings still unfolding.
Wonder what kind of muscle that is, which holds the back body in this direction? Or is it a bonelike thing?

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- Mark said, on 13/12/2019 at 7:04 pm
  
  The body is an exoskeleton, hard shell outside instead of bone inside. Don’t know about the ‘muscles’ but I suspect hydraulics may be at work.
  
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larryalyons said, on 13/12/2019 at 12:15 am

Lovely poem and image!

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- Mark said, on 13/12/2019 at 7:06 pm
  
  Thanks Larry.
  
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joycee said, on 13/12/2019 at 12:10 am

wow! beautiful!

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- Mark said, on 13/12/2019 at 7:05 pm
  
  Indeed …
  
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