Wasp Nest 3 Canvas Print

This is a wasp nest I came across in the local dog park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was built precariously on a thin branch of a juvenile tree.

Unlike honey bees, wasps have no wax producing glands, and instead, create a paper-like substance primarily from wood pulp. Wood fibers are gathered locally from weathered wood, softened by chewing and mixing with saliva. The kind of timber used varies from one species to another, and depends on the location. This particular nest is constructed predominantly from paper pulp gathered from within the park, and this accounts for the distinctive colour of the nest. The pulp is also used within the nest to make combs with cells for brood rearing.

Hello! I was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and continue to make this gorgeous city my home. I specialize in uncommon photographic imagery, particularly suited to interior designers and anyone who searches for alternatives. My specialty is unintended, unexpected and accidental art. I find great satisfaction in capturing the beauty of manufactured items, which have been designed for function, rather than esthetics. I find that the most mundane items often have within them a stunning artistic impact, which can be brought to the forefront with just the right angle, lighting and enhancements. You will not find perfect specimens among my works; I look for the beauty in character and imperfection. My goal is to create...