Neal R. Thompson, M.D.
July 2024 - Wasp
About the Image(s)
Taken with Sony 6300 with Canon 100 mm macro lens adapted to fit on the Sony body. Multiple focus slice images (0.5 sec. f/6.3, ISO 1,600) using WeMacro focusing rail, and processed with Helicon focus and Photoshop.
Dead specimen. Major problem is how dirty the specimen is. Cleaned in ultrasound.
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4 comments posted
Hi Neal: A lot of impact here with the black and yellow dominate colors, then the overall sharpness is about as good as it gets at this very high magnification.
Composition wise I like the wasp turned slightly to the right showing more of the right side of the insect.
Excellent macro work...cheers.
Posted: 07/17/2024 00:59:08
Composition wise I like the wasp turned slightly to the right showing more of the right side of the insect.
Excellent macro work...cheers.
Posted: 07/17/2024 00:59:08
Hi Neal. This fantastic image demonstrates what can be achieved with the Focus-stacking technique in Macro-photography.
I completely agree that dusting off a dead specimen can be quite fastidious.
I prefer live specimens, although it brings out different issues, especially related to the movements of the subject. (They are not listening to my instructions!)
Posted: 07/21/2024 15:18:46
I completely agree that dusting off a dead specimen can be quite fastidious.
I prefer live specimens, although it brings out different issues, especially related to the movements of the subject. (They are not listening to my instructions!)
Posted: 07/21/2024 15:18:46
Hi Neal, Wonderful image of the wasp. The sharpness and color against the black background is so very appealing. Your focus stacking work is apparent and certainly well done. Posted: 07/24/2024 13:28:06
Great image. I like how you chose to "focus in" (if you forgive my pun) on the head of this subject allowing the aft part to the bug to go soft. This draws our attention to the head and all of the wonderful detail that you captured here. I might of removed some of the halo effect that we observe on the yellow leg in the lower left quadrant in an attempt to make it as sharp as what we see on the right side. Nice capture though! Posted: 07/31/2024 21:18:58