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Gus Cobos
08-26-2009, 04:57 AM
“Mid Day Snack”

This hungry little fellow was painted with a Nikon D2x, using a Nikkor 200mm f/4 IF-ED macro lens with a 25mm extension tube.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 200mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/250sec. - f/22 / exposure comp @ 0EV / ISO @ 800 / white balance @ auto / AF - Mode @ manual / color space @ sRGB / lighting solution - Nikon R1C1 wireless close up speedlight system; both light units set to ¼ lumen burst with a wide dispersal pattern and attached diffuser. / tone comp @ +1 degree / hue adjustment @ +2 degrees / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / support platform – monopod assist.

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

Gail Spitler
08-26-2009, 12:38 PM
Gus - this is one cool image; love the pollen all over the wasp. Great dof as well.
Nice
Cheers
Gail

Lance Peters
08-26-2009, 05:11 PM
He Certainly got his share Gus - love the pollen covered bee- colours are spot on :)

Harold Davis
08-26-2009, 06:29 PM
cool capture, gus!! these guys are addicting!!!

Jeff Cashdollar
08-27-2009, 03:11 PM
Nice use of lens + tubes to nail a good image. The pollen is a plus and displays a great nature moment. Hue and Sat are very pleasing.