Another fly shot.....

[Leorooster]

Took this shot with my 100mm macro lens last weekend, as there was nothing to shoot. It was so quiet in my backyard:( ......

[GyRob]

my thats a nice clear shot.
Rob.

[BottomBracket]

Wow, very crisp shot. What was the working distance?

[nitsch]

Great shot Leo. Love the colour of the eyes. Can you see the detail of the compound eye in the full size version? I love it when I get the focus spot on and you can see that detail, never ceases to amaze me.

[Bald Eagle]

I've got a swarm of Florida bugs on the way for ya. excellent shot. very crisp and clear. We may have the bugs here, but lately, we've had nothing but rain everyday, very frustrating.

[Leorooster]

my thats a nice clear shot.
Rob.

Thanks Rob!

[Leorooster]

Wow, very crisp shot. What was the working distance?

Thanks for your nice words, BB. This one is about 1x magnification, so the distance is about 6" from the front element.

[Leorooster]

Great shot Leo. Love the colour of the eyes. Can you see the detail of the compound eye in the full size version? I love it when I get the focus spot on and you can see that detail, never ceases to amaze me.

Nick, thanks for your comments. I tried blowing it up to 200% and the eyes are still as smooth as a bowling ball. Normally, 100% should be sufficient to see the compound eyes. I believe it's because of the angle from which the light was coming from.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Edit: Actually I was able to see the compound eyes on my monitor at home, try this @ 100%:

[Leorooster]

I've got a swarm of Florida bugs on the way for ya. excellent shot. very crisp and clear. We may have the bugs here, but lately, we've had nothing but rain everyday, very frustrating.

Thanks BE. I hope those bugs are not mosquitoes:confused: :confused: :confused: as I have more than I can handle here in NY:lol: :lol: :lol: .

[cjm]

That's discusting! I never knew flys looked like that. Really awesome shot! (and I will by buying your macro lens!)

[Leorooster]

Edit: Or, try this at 200%:

[Leorooster]

That's discusting! I never knew flys looked like that. Really awesome shot! (and I will by buying your macro lens!)

Thanks, CJM!

[TammieO]

Who knew flies were so hairy.

[Learner]

wowowowowowowowowie, that is sooo rich and sharp. The colors are fantastic! so whats that lense cost (bout as much as the camera:P) Sure makes me want to save more pennies, darn gotta get the camera first tho:P

Learner

[Leorooster]

Tammie - yeh I didn't know that until a get my 100mm:) .

Thanks, Learner, for your kind words. Pennies do add up, you will get your 20D soon;) !

[RockOne]

That is a fanatstic shot. I've not seen that much detail in a fly under a microscope !

[Cobra351]

Wow!

[nitsch]

Edit: Or, try this at 200%:


Hehe! That's the job! Cheers Leo. Insects eyes are unbelievably cool. :cool: :D

[Ballen Photo]

Edit: Or, try this at 200%:

OK now, THIS is getting downright SCARY looking.
GREAT work Leo.;) :lol:
-Bruce

[Alan B]

Cracking shot :cool: (and the 100%/200% crops).

I'm starting to respect the humble fly.For how they look close-up.Intersting stuff :cool:

[Leorooster]

Thanks, Alan, Ballen, Nick, Cobra & Steve!

[witchy]

Awesome shots!

[Leorooster]

Thanks Witchy!