Paper wasp on goldenrod

[Keith Kennedy]

This paper wasp (Polistes) was photographed in a backyard garden in early fall of 2006.

Canon 180 mm f/4 macro lens and Canon EOS 20D; ISO 400; Av with center weighted metering =0; 1/200s at f13; Canon T24 twin flash at -1 2/3; Gitzo 1325 tripod

[Robert Amoruso]

Keith,

Well crafted composition. The yellow grabs your attention but the contrast of it vs. the wasp, makes the wasp stand out well.

[John Cooper]

The wasp is well portrayed Keith against the bright yellow flowers and shows excellent detail. Well done!

[Jim Poor]

Wow, just wow. I really need to learn macro. Love the colors. I wonder if some diffused light would help with the bright spot on the eye.

[Robert O'Toole]

Great exposure and BG control Keith, great image.

Was the wasp collecting or just pausing.

Robert

[Mike Moats]

Hey Keith I really like this, excellent details on the wasp and love the surroundings. I would like to see a little deeper blacks in the wasp body, maybe a little burn tool.

[Don Lacy]

Very well done, I really like how the yellow frames the wasp.

[Jeroen Stel]

Very nice!
Wonderful contrast between the plants and the wasp and great control of exposure!
Compliments!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel