# Next Gen **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [September 3, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904 "2023-09-03T13:51:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Balan\_Vinod](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e68b1a/32.png) [@Balan\_Vinod](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Balan_Vinod)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/1 "2023-09-03T13:51:50Z")
![_MG_3932-inst.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/4/34a2c6de9de3096d474da7b82b667bf4ea429046.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description The next generation on brown paper wasps in waiting. 6D2, 70-200, 1.4,Ext, Raynox, F22, Flash with diffuser Balan Vinod ### Technical Details 6D2, 70-200, 1.4,Ext, Raynox, F22, Flash with diffuser ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/2 "2023-09-03T14:00:27Z")
The diagonals present in the comp are quite good for the comp. The wasps head is nice and sharp and I like how you can see the contents of the nest’s cells. Well done…Jim ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/3 "2023-09-03T16:38:58Z")
Balan, this is an excellent shot. The black BG makes her and the nest with the contents stand out nicely. Nice details and great composition as well. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/4 "2023-09-03T17:29:31Z")
Wow. This is tremendous both in technical excellence and artistic presentation. I’m a little goose-bumpy just looking at a wasp this close. And the eggs! I bet those cells got sealed over quickly so I’m glad you had the opportunity to get this. Excellent lines and upside-down position. Makes it very dynamic as if she will fly off at any moment. Do you know if this is the queen? ---
**Author:** ![Balan\_Vinod](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e68b1a/32.png) [@Balan\_Vinod](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Balan_Vinod)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/5 "2023-09-03T17:43:42Z")
Kristen, many thanks. I dont know if this is the queen. There are a few wasps in this nest, and some of the egg sacks sealed, I will post one more here. Balan Vinod ![_MG_3919-es](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/7/f749b58ffe4ebd14fc9beea413b6237edc878360.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Egídio](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eg%C3%ADdio/32/52213_2.png) [@Egídio](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eg%C3%ADdio)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/6 "2023-09-03T18:46:18Z")
Balan, there is not much more to say that hasn’t already been stated. This is a really fine image. The head and torax sharpness is brilliant. I am glad you opted for an image with great DOF instead of focus stacking. I’m still old fashioned when it comes to macros and love a shallow DOF. The black BG is beautiful, too. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/7 "2023-09-04T10:31:07Z")
Hi Balan, love the eyes on these bugs and this shows it off well. Cool seeing the eggs in the chambers also. Well done. ---
**Author:** ![Balan\_Vinod](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e68b1a/32.png) [@Balan\_Vinod](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Balan_Vinod)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/8 "2023-09-04T16:07:54Z")
Many thanks for your words. I preferred the F22, because focus stacking would not have been possible, as the wasp was in motion. Balan Vinod ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/next-gen/36904/9 "2023-09-04T23:44:24Z")
Balan: I have to admit that my aversion to wasps limits my enthusiasm but this is a marvelous shot. Top notch in every way. \>=))\>