Bugs that fly mix

[deetheturk]

Some recent bugs that fly #1 is a Carpenter Bee, #2 is a Drone Fly, #3 is another shot of a Wasp building its nest, and #4 is a Robber Fly with prey C&C Welcome as usual


#1


#2


#3


#4


Cheers David

[Rebel]

Great shots David, good DoF and razor sharp where they need to be. You've made me want to chuck my macro lens on and go chase wasps in the garden

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[JohnRostron]

Nice series. I always think that Robber Flies have that 'lean and mean' look!

John

[deetheturk]

Cheers Matt, go for it bud the more the merrier

[deetheturk]

Thank's John

[deetheturk]

Cheers John, yes they do look real bad boys

[Texas Dave]

I fully agree with Matt! I am officially a fan of your photography as well!

[flashback]

Excellent shots, as expected. I'm liking #3 the best, there's nothing about that shot that doesn't say, "Careful!"
#1 is nothing like the carpenter bees around here, they much more resemble a bumblebee on steroids (plus they have little tool belts).
I looked multiple times...nope, not a bug to be seen

[IzzieK]

OK...now I am wanting my macro lens to come...it is still a long way away...must still be in Timbuktu....

Anyway, as usual all good sharp shots but my favourites are #3 and 4. #3 because this wasps looks like he has a batman mask. Have you made a mistake in the ID here? This should be called The Robber Fly instead simply because robbers (thieves) wears masks in their sort of "job". #4 because I like that sharp antennae. Wonder if it pokes its victim with that first...looks vicious...

Excellent photography as usual coming from you...

[deetheturk]

Thank you Dave, I'm glad you liked them!

[deetheturk]

Cheers Jack, hope I never meet one of your Bee's keep looking mate they are hiding from Izzie!

[deetheturk]

Thank's Izzie, I'm sure your lens will arrive soon never noticed that Batman mask before

[IzzieK]

Thank's Izzie, I'm sure your lens will arrive soon never noticed that Batman mask before

Looks vicious and serious too ...can't you see?

[deetheturk]

Lol, I know exactly what you mean Izzie, when I was getting closer she spread her wings as if to say one more inch buster and your getting it

[bnnrcn]

Great shots David I'm luckier than the other members because you live in Turkey and if I want to start shooting macro one day , it will be easier for me to take some practical lessons from you

[marlunn]

seriously nice shots David, as expected, i got one last year of a robber fly and prey but not that sharp !

[Dave Humphries]

Hi David,

Another great series, my preferences are for #1 and #4.

The Robber fly reminds me of those narrow body attack helicopters.

[Jill]

Love 4 particularly, tack sharp where it counts and the artistic blur in other parts. Well done.

[deetheturk]

Thanks Binnur, no problem we are only a short 12 hour drive away