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
Nice series. I always think that Robber Flies have that 'lean and mean' look!
John
Cheers Matt, go for it bud the more the merrier
Thank's John
Cheers John, yes they do look real bad boys
I fully agree with Matt! I am officially a fan of your photography as well!
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
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...
Thank you Dave, I'm glad you liked them!
Cheers Jack, hope I never meet one of your Bee's keep looking mate they are hiding from Izzie!
Thank's Izzie, I'm sure your lens will arrive soon never noticed that Batman mask before
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
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
seriously nice shots David, as expected, i got one last year of a robber fly and prey but not that sharp !
Hi David,
Another great series, my preferences are for #1 and #4.
The Robber fly reminds me of those narrow body attack helicopters.
Love 4 particularly, tack sharp where it counts and the artistic blur in other parts. Well done.
Thanks Binnur, no problem we are only a short 12 hour drive away