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Posted by Darren5907 on Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:43 am

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While feeling bemused by the huge no of identical crab spiders sitting on identical flowers, and thinking how monotonous the day has become, I chanced upon this solitary wasp flitting around. I think it was trying to find a perch to turn in for the day. Not sure if this is a Potter wasp or a Mud dauber species. All have that long slender waist called a "petiole".

As flash was used, it lit up a blade of grass just behind the wasp. Its somewhat distracting....what do you think?

Anyway, something different from spiders. Hope its an interesting image and comments welcomed.

90D, 180Canon, 1/200, f11, flash ETTL -2/3 hi speed sync, handhold, image rotated for a more vertical presentation.

IMG_5456-rotated-1024pix by Darren, on Flickr

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by david fletcher on Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:19 pm

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Superb details Darren. For me, it's sort of expected to catch other highlights in a natural environment so it's no deal breaking distraction.

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by Craig Lipski on Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:35 pm

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I don’t find that at all objectionable -the colors as well as the excellent dof selection clearly draw the eye to the subject. It adds a bit of texture and “place” (if any of that makes sense to anyone but me), but doesn’t draw the eye like an overly bright twig. My $.02

EDIT: Nice flash work; I’ve all but abandoned flash with the digital darkroom - too many variables and little practical experience + added weight and clumsiness = too much headache for this hobbiest.

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by Tom Whelan on Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:40 pm

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Excellent portrait in dramatic light. I don’t think the blade is a distraction, it adds depth to the image.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:01 am

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Tom Whelan wrote: Excellent portrait in dramatic light. I don’t think the blade is a distraction, it adds depth to the image.

Tom has given a perfect comment. I agree on all points.

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by Darren5907 on Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:25 am

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Thanks David, Craig, Tom and Carol !

Appreciate the thoughtful responses to my query.

Craig,
Definitely a lot of possibilities even without
adding a flash into the mix. Maybe need to be selective abt the time and place . I do find many natural light subjects have a more "nuanced" look which is highly appealing. Flash can be addictive though....over-reliance not too wise.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:31 pm

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I think it's all been said- an excellent use of flash- subtle and non-invasive.

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by Darren5907 on Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:42 am

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Cynthia Crawford wrote: I think it's all been said- an excellent use of flash- subtle and non-invasive.

Thanks Cynthia for weighing in.

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by John Labrenz on Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:36 pm

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crisp!
grass blade not a problem...adds to the habitat.

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by Darren5907 on Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:55 pm

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John Labrenz wrote: crisp!
grass blade not a problem...adds to the habitat.

Thanks John for weighing in.

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