"Nature's Umbrellas"

[Gus Cobos]

“Nature’s Umbrellas”

This lovely family was painted with a Nikon D2x, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D IF-ED macro lens.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/125sec. - f/40 / exposure comp @ -2.3EV / ISO @ 200 / white balance @ cloudy / AF - Mode @ manual / color space @ sRGB / lighting solution - Nikon R1C1 wireless close up speedlight system; both light units set to 1/2 lumen burst with a wide dispersal pattern and attached diffuser. / tone comp @ +1 degree / hue adjustment @ +2 degrees / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / support platform - tripod assist, with macro focusing rail, and manual trigger release cable /

Comments greatly appreciated... :cool:

[Ed Vatza]

Very cool image, Gus. I like the repeated pattern here. The image is nice and sharp as it should be at f/40. :)

Well done.

[denise ippolito]

Very nice Gus, Details are great and I love the soft color palette.

[Anita Bower]

Beautiful detail! What is it?

[Joseph Martines]

I'll say one thing about you Gus.... you come up with some really interesting stuff!!

You really think outside the box.

Keep em coming!!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Gus, we have seedheads like this from the Goats Beard Flower, not sure if thats what you call. Very cool comp and great details.

[Julie Kenward]

Beautiful Gus! I love the soft tones and the intricate detail. Smashing!