"Mid Day Snack"

[Gus Cobos]

“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]

Gus - this is one cool image; love the pollen all over the wasp. Great dof as well.
Nice
Cheers
Gail

[Lance Peters]

He Certainly got his share Gus - love the pollen covered bee- colours are spot on :)

[Harold Davis]

cool capture, gus!! these guys are addicting!!!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

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.