Just flies

[LordV]

Still some interesting flies about.
Brian V.

Where is everybody ?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2968071961_cd665188ae_o.jpg

A shy female flat-footed fly Look at the rear legs

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2968085221_89ef21d318_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2968085217_0fc1e1d8e9_o.jpg

That soldier fly again (Sargus bipunctatus) ISO800/1000 fill flash shots -1 FEC

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2968071963_5513748dae_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2968071967_e95ba20ba4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2968071975_0612e2d32a_o.jpg

[spidermanrbryce2006]

brilliant shots!!!

[Sugarman]

Great shots Brian!

[macro junkie]

that 1st fly has 5 legs?wtf?

[LordV]

Thanks for looking and commenting :)

Scott you may be right about #1 but suspect the rear back leg is down the side of the abdomen :)

Brian V.

[bandit 1]

Hiya Brian,

Excellent series of shots, am loving that Soldier, should be on Horse Guards with all that metallic sheen :lol:

Cheers for now
Mark

[PastorBBC]

WoW -- I'm new here and just amazed at some of the shots -- these included.

[sw2001]

Great series, like the metallic back at the last picture.

[Mack1time]

Just Flies
But you make them amazing
2 and 3 are perfect!

[Jamie Holladay]

Great work Brian.

[sparkplug]

That is just not fair. Amazing shots. You are a true inspiration.

[LordV]

Thanks for the kind comments everybody - much appreciated :)
Brian V.

[orionmystery]

Wonderful shots as always...especially love #1..the green bg is just fabulous!

[David Ransley]

What lens was used for these? Nice detail and DOF is good. Thanks.

[LordV]

Thanks for the comments Kurt and David :)

David- I used an MPE-65 lens but the DOF is misleading as I use focus stacking to increase it.

Brian V.

[reneethomas]

Wow, your shots always inspire me. I am hoping Santa leaves me a MPE-65 :lol:

I love the flat-footed fly shots, they almost look like 3-D graphic art.

Maybe one day I will be as good as you! I can only hope!

[David Ransley]

Thanks for the comments Kurt and David :)

David- I used an MPE-65 lens but the DOF is misleading as I use focus stacking to increase it.

Brian V.

Thanks, and software = ImageJ with the snapins?

[LordV]

Thanks, and software = ImageJ with the snapins?

No I'm on a PC - so combine series of focus stacking progs.
Brian v.

[LordV]

Wow, your shots always inspire me. I am hoping Santa leaves me a MPE-65 :lol:

I love the flat-footed fly shots, they almost look like 3-D graphic art.

Maybe one day I will be as good as you! I can only hope!

Thanks Renee for the kind comments :)
Brian V.

[Dalantech]

Excellent compositions Brian!

[fefo.1979]

..great macro series!

[midnight_rider]

Amazing series Brian, Are these with the coke can? The lighting is perfect.

[LordV]

Thanks again for looking and commenting :)

midnight_rider- yes still using the coke can diffuser but it has disposable tablecloth on the front instead of kitchen towel.

Brian V.