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Pompilid Wasp Face
Sep 7, 2019 16:41:26   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
This is a focus stacked image of what was identified for me by Bill as a Pompilid wasp that prey on spiders and they are a type of miniature tarantula hawk. I found that to be quite an exciting find and I'm thankful to know a little bit about it now.

I used the same technique of the earlier posed post although with a change in the lens setup. This was taken with the enlarger lens and the magnifying lens mounted together in reverse and connected to 150mm of extension tubes. Illumination was my standard plastic cup diffused light with multiple lights placed around it to create a soft light tunnel.

Thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.


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Sep 7, 2019 16:49:54   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Wow - very interesting viewing the download - great detail!

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Sep 7, 2019 17:16:24   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focus stacked image of what was identified for me by Bill as a Pompilid wasp that prey on spiders and they are a type of miniature tarantula hawk. I found that to be quite an exciting find and I'm thankful to know a little bit about it now.

I used the same technique of the earlier posed post although with a change in the lens setup. This was taken with the enlarger lens and the magnifying lens mounted together in reverse and connected to 150mm of extension tubes. Illumination was my standard plastic cup diffused light with multiple lights placed around it to create a soft light tunnel.

Thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
This is a focus stacked image of what was identifi... (show quote)


Whew!!!!
Bill

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Sep 7, 2019 17:37:05   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
black is difficult, ya done goodly

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Sep 7, 2019 17:59:39   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Another nice one.

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Sep 7, 2019 18:02:16   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Napabob, the yellow antenna are a bright yellow which is in stark contrast to the black which makes the lighting setup a bit finicky. The diffused light tunnel does a good job of evening out the soft light and wrapping it around the subject which reveals details that would otherwise be lost in the shadows.

The yellow of the antenna is so naturally bright that when under the illumination it appears to have a glow to it.

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Sep 7, 2019 20:17:44   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
Very good. I now know that for stacking, the strong contrasts between the bright antennae and dark body will make for challenges for in getting a good image.

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Sep 8, 2019 04:40:55   #
EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England
 

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Sep 8, 2019 06:56:00   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
The details and the exposure are as good as you can get.
One tip: Don't worry about getting stung, watch out for those teeth, Wow!!!
Smile,
Jimmy T Sends
Bravo Zulu

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Sep 8, 2019 09:53:33   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
A fantastic shot as always. Amazing detail.
-Doc

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