Cranefly in the bushes

Very dark amongst all the leaves but this cranefly was hiding away, but I spotted it's back end first and had to move very slowly until I was in a good position...

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2013-05-30 13:58:24 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
ISO equiv: 125
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Copyright: Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK

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KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #15982832
Wonderful shot Paul!

Fredan wrote in post #15982857
Very nice

Thank you both kindly


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BasAndrews wrote in post #15983128
Great work Paul.

They have those reflective eyes and such a photogenic texture, you captured it really well.

IanClark wrote in post #15983205
Fantastic close up on the Daddy Long Legs Paul.

Nice one mate.

Cheers fellas, appreciate the feedback/comments.

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