Wasp and flower

[Charmed]

This was one of my first attempts at Macro.
It was taken handheld, and any comments are greatfully recevied. Even harsh ones.



Camera Sony DSLR-A200
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 300 mm
ISO Speed 100

[blsweeney]

I think this picture is a beauty! Nice job for your first attempt.

[bruceliv]

Superb capture and great shadow of wasp too.
Suggest some crop so subject isn't in exact center. The light is a bit harsh and distracting on the petals. Some post processing might help just in that area.
Many digital photographers tend to under-expose a little, usually about -2/3 stop. Then bring up the middle tones in post-processing, thereby decreasing the chance of over-blown highlights.
Terrific shot!