Cicada Wasp?

On my way to work this morning. Taken Hand held + the pop-up flash covered with a Kleenex.
C & C- Please- I have a long way before I get to what I want to do.

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Looks like you are 3/4 there already- excellent shot- wonderful colour clarity and composition- can't help with the ID though
Brian V.

Thanks, I must say that you are the one responsable for my rrenewed interrest in insect macro photo. Interest I left 25 years ago, when it was expensive to do in medium format. But at this time the insects spent some time in the refrigerator, and it was easier. The back was better also.
By the way Happy birthday too.

Very nice shot, focus is good to. Lovely background.

That's a lovely shot, the only advice I can offer is post more

Fantastic shot..really well composed. Look forward to seeing more.

Alistair

Great shot. What was your set-up?

A wonderful shot. Colour, composition and detail is just great - your Kleenex did a fine job.

Linda

Dekka wrote in post #3657930
Great shot. What was your set-up?

Not much actually. My old Rebel XT, my new 100mm macro, 2 Kleenex, and a lot of luck. 1/200-f2.8 ( Bad I know) + Pop up flash.

Nice shot! How big is this guy?

Leorooster wrote in post #3659084
Nice shot! How big is this guy?

This one is about 1-1/2" the other one is a good 2". They just made a neston the sidewalk. Hope they last.

LLBNY wrote in post #3659205
This one is about 1-1/2" the other one is a good 2". They just made a neston the sidewalk. Hope they last.

Given the size and appearance, this guy certainly looks like a Cicada Killer to me

Regardless in any circumstance -- but especially considering you used the popup flash... excellent shot! The high aperture really worked suprisingly well in this case, beautiful.

Afraid I can't be of any help on the ID either.

You did a good job diffusing the flash and nice focus and bokeh.

Go to f/4.5 or a little more if you dare.