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.
sb
Loc: Florida's East Coast
Wow - very interesting viewing the download - great detail!
black is difficult, ya done goodly
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.
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.
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
A fantastic shot as always. Amazing detail.
-Doc
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