wasp face

© David Guzman

wasp face

Uploaded: March 21, 2010

Description

Hymenoptera:Vespidae, a paper wasp face, continuing with the subject of insect faces here. F32, 1/200s, ISO200, Ringflash, +4 diopter lens, plus a stack of extension tubes (12mm +20mm + 36mm Kenko) in between the camera and my 60mm Nikkor macro lens. This gives an approximate magnification of 3.5. This image is a focus stack of 3 frames. I adjusted exposure, contrast, color and reduced noise application. Cropped a little. Taken in Raleigh, NC USA on March 21, 2010

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 21, 2010

Outstanding macro work David!! Thanks for including all of the tech info too! Jeff #1250628

Edgar A. Monzon March 21, 2010

Wow!!! This is a superb macro. The colors are fantastic, and the focus is perfect. #8470853

Michelle Alton March 22, 2010

Wow! I am highly allergic to their stings, so this view makes me shiver! #8471355

Tania Bounader level-classic March 22, 2010

Another awesome macro! #8473706

David A. Dawson March 22, 2010

You're doing some excellent work with the insect faces series. What software application do you use to "stack" the images? #8473918

David Guzman March 23, 2010

Jeff, thanks for the comment, and it is my pleasure to share the technical info as I discover it myself.
Thanks Edgar for your comment.
Michelle, I am also allergic to these and I carry my epi-pens in my camera bag. I ended up in the ER once during my insect photography outing..but it wont stop me... or it will!
Thanks Tania for looking at this image.
DAvid.. CombineZ is a freeware software that I use for focus stacking. #8476285

Ken R. Frischkorn March 24, 2010

Outstanding macro David wonderful composition with beautiful color and fantastic detail. #8478101

Erica Murphy level-classic April 18, 2010

WOW! This is awesome David! Your zoom, focus and detail are so impressive. Congratulations! #8544940

Ellen Hodges April 18, 2010

Congrats on a fabulous finalist, David! Very best luck!! #8545058

Freddy Bland April 18, 2010

This is the CLOSEST that I've ever been to a wasp and want to keep it that way!! Many congratulations on a spectacular macro and FINALIST, David!! #8545185

David A. Dawson April 19, 2010

Way to go David! I'm glad to see this as a finalist, even though it competes with my own images.
(I've tried but,) I don't understand how you can shoot these insects while racking the focus. How do you get them to hold still long enough? #8546963

Carol Eade level-addict April 19, 2010

Big congratulations on your finalist, David, this is such a fantastic macro! #8547845

Maria A. Gonzalez April 19, 2010

Congratulations,David on this well deserved finalist..Awesome macro and amazing detail..Good luck in the next round...Very well captured.. #8548748

Robert Jensen April 19, 2010

Superb work David #8550431

Ken R. Frischkorn April 22, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist pick David what a fantastic macro. #8561476

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