Note: Diffuser panels were used to soften the light and two black shields were positioned for the shadow cast.
This beauty was painted with a Nikon D3, using a Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D IF-ED macro lens.
Image Solution:
focal length @ 60mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/250sec. - f/16 / exposure comp @ -0.7EV / ISO @ 200 / white balance @ custom profile, using an Expo disk for color calibration / 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. Two additional speedlights were positioned at 45 degree angles for the rim back lighting / tone comp @ +1 degree / hue adjustment @ +1 degree / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / support platform - tripod assist, with macro focusing rail, and remote electronic trigger release /