"Lady Jessica"

[Gus Cobos]

“Lady Jessica”

This pretty lady is painted with a Nikon D2x, using a Nikkor 200mm f/4 IF-ED macro lens with a Nikkor 36mm extension tube.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 200mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/250sec. - f/32 / exposure comp @ -1.3EV / 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 minimum fill flash 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:

[denise ippolito]

Gus, The colors and the composition are beautiful.

[Joseph Martines]

Gus:

How much did you pay your model to stay in that position??

Another wonderful capture.

[Anita Bower]

Another stunning image! You are a master of flash lighting for macros! The colors pop, but don't go overboard. I especially like that one petal LL that comes out from the bud.

I've never used a macro focusing rail. Can you tell me what are the advantages of using one? Thanks.

Anita

[Julie Kenward]

It is beautiful, Gus. I wonder how you got the BG? Can you give us more info? It's gorgeous!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Gus, beautiful color combination and great details. Well done.