"A Top View"

[Gus Cobos]

“A Top View”

This little girl was painted with a Nikon D2x, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED macro lens with a stacked combination of a 25mm and 20mm extension tubes.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/250sec. - f/22 / exposure comp @ -0.3EV / ISO @ 500 / white balance @ cloudy / 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 @ +1 degree / support platform – monopod assist.

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

[Kyle Marie Barcelos]

Nice. I like the soft colors around the bee, and it kinda looks like he is peeking a look at you:D

[Jeff Cashdollar]

I think he is checking you out Gus, great hues and transfer from pink to yellow.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Gus Top view for these insects are tough but love this one !!! The bg is just gorgeous !!

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Love the lighting, the fine details, the top view and the soft colors. Like this image a lot, very beautiful.

[Lance Peters]

Must be in bee heaven - love those BG colours - Top down view works well here - congrats :)

[Bob Miller]

Hi Gus...Love the top view! It makes for an interesting composition!

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent detail in those wings, is this the 105 macro VR? How do you like it? I've heard the old manual focus one was sharper but VR, nano-coat and fast AF makes up for it.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Arash,
I'm glad you like my top view of the bee. I have the Nikkor 105mm f'2.8D IF-ED macro lens. Its the old one, not VR. :):cool:

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi Gus. This might be my new favorite! The soft, delicate colors against the sharpness of the bee (who's
charming:)) make this a stunning image!

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Cheryl