Posted by Kim Connolly on August 5, 2009 at 3:14 PM
The rain stopped - nothing much around and I wanted some practise with the new lens!
C & C welcomed and appreciated
50d+Sigma150mm
Exposure Time = 1/500"
F5.6
Aperture priority
ISO 400
Exposure Bias Value = -1EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Posted by Mark Fellowes on August 5, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Hi Kim
Nice image, but of a hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) not a wasp
Very strong image, but could do with a smaller aperture for sharpness - and on this screen the abdomen looks sharper than the eyes. Getting the eyes pin sharp is key to this one I think.
Mark
Posted by David Taylor on August 5, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Yes it's a wasp mimic so your half right. Looks like it has landed on a rocket flower if I'm not mistaken.Good to see someone else posting hoverflies. Your next task will be to catch one in flight.
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Sorry about my awful identification. Insects are not a strong point - I usually run in the opposite direction. :
I don't think it is the screen - the abdomen looks sharper to me too, Will use smaller aperture next time -Thanks you for the comments.
Discussion
5 repliesC & C welcomed and appreciated
50d+Sigma150mm
Exposure Time = 1/500"
F5.6
Aperture priority
ISO 400
Exposure Bias Value = -1EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Nice image, but of a hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) not a wasp
Very strong image, but could do with a smaller aperture for sharpness - and on this screen the abdomen looks sharper than the eyes. Getting the eyes pin sharp is key to this one I think.
Mark
I don't think it is the screen - the abdomen looks sharper to me too, Will use smaller aperture next time -Thanks you for the comments.
Lee