I spy with my big red eye ....

[blacknstormy]

 LOL

[Alpha_7]

Gorgeous!!!

I think I'll give up all hopes of macro photography, it will never be as good as the work you produce!!

[gstark]

Craig,

Think of this as something you should aspire to.

But yes, Rel certainly sets a high standard.

Rel,

Do you use some sort of knockout juice on the bugs to get them to pose for you?

[Greg B]

Rel,

Do you use some sort of knockout juice on the bugs to get them to pose for you?

Good question, or are you some sort of Insect Whisperer?

Could I ask what lens and lighting you used please?

[Geoff]

Typically sensational Rel!

[iposiniditos]

Just great!

[blacknstormy]

Insect whisperer - I kind of like that  LOL

Thanks for the comments guys - and Craig, don't you DARE give up macro - I just get lucky sometimes

As for the set up - 105mm 2.8 Nikon, SB800 on board (GN setting @ 2.2metres) with cap - seems to give nice even light (even though pretty bright), but ensures no nasty shadows behind, handheld.

f22, 1/250 @ iso 200 on the D70.

The shot was taken at 7.30pm on a very rainy night (Monday), so the fly was at rest on the plant - and not easily disturbed. If you can find insects at night at rest, makes life a hell of a lot easier

..... that and bribery

Hugs

[Mj]

Rel,

Out of interest, what approximate working distance did this require using the 105mm. I would have thought that something like a 150mm would have been needed to capture flighty critters like these.

[Oscar]

Another wonderful shot Rel. And who would have thought you could get such a good looking Fly??

Cheers, Mick

[CraigVTR]

Hey Rel
Did he tell you to buzz off?

Cool shot btw. Do use the flash in manual mode. I cheat and use auto, could be what I am doing wrong.

Craig