Assignment: Color - "Fire Cracker"

[Gus Cobos]

Assignment: Color - “Fire Cracker”

This lovely lady was painted with a Nikon D3, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED macro lens with a Nikkor 12mm extension tube.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/125sec. - f/22 / exposure comp @ -2.7EV / ISO @ 200 / white balance @ custom profile using Expo disc for balanced color / 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 - tripod assist, with macro focusing rail, and remote electronic trigger release /

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

I'm still trying to figure this one out Gus Love the light Over the top feel !!!!

[Lance Peters]

its a super nova :) - Cool - must be that D3 you are using ;)

[denise ippolito]

Gus, It looks like fireworks! Nice color effect!

[Christopher Miller]

Cool image, Gus! Really does look like fireworks. Love the light and color.

[Harold Davis]

D3? did i miss something or am i still getting older and forgetting more!!? love the light work you did here. really neat and looks like those fiber optic thingys. it's so good i'm confused!!!

[Gus Cobos]

Yes Doctor...D3...:eek::D I finally took the plunge...a steep one...:D:cool:

[Mirenchu Fernandez]

Gus, this is so pretty! I love the flower with the black background. Congratulations, it is so beautiful!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

H:
I noticed the new toy yesterday and commented on it, but got no response from the light wizard.
Cool image Gus, excellent background.
Congrats