A Fugly Bug Stack.

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/342723655_jiMm5-O.jpg

A face not even a mother could love! :D

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/250"
F Number = F14
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 150mm + 3 Tubes + Reversed 50/1.8
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Tripod
Remote Shutter Release
Mirror Lockup
3 Flash units
23 Images
Stacked with CombineZP

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Amazing details and DOF. Not an image for people who don't like bugs to begin with. :)

[Ed Vatza]

Great technique. Love the detail. But man that bug is ughh-ly!:eek:

[Bruce Enns]

Hi Jody, Your description sounds like a lot of work...the results are worth it. Great image with superb detail and a nice golden glow around the head from the OOF body. I love bugs...this one reminds me of a biker I met once.

Cheers!
Bruce

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Well, on the contrary, its a beautiful insect. Look at those lovely compound eyes & the next generation hair styling...!
And u've brought out every detail possible.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Jody,
I'm liking this one a lot. Killer eye focus and detail in the head. Who want to be pretty anyway!

[Aristotle Georgiou]

Excellent portrait and awesome detail.
Very well done.