Robber Fly

[marlunn]

Got around to developing this image from 2015, a Robber Fly resting patiently on a leaf waiting for prey to come close enough to pounce.

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[Rainforest]

Fantastic Mark. I hope to take a macro shot that well someday. Perhaps you can help me identify what I think is a robber fly in the not so distant future? The palette of your shot is beautiful as well.

[marlunn]

Cheers John,
Thanks Susan, I can always try to help ID things, there are others here in the forum more skilled in that who will also help. I was lucky to get it at the right angle for the background often not the case !

[JBW]

one of my favorite subjects and you have captured it well

[marlunn]

Thanks Brian, appreciated

[Wavelength]

I love the empty space around ...the space strengthens the subject

[marlunn]

Thank you Nandakumar, much appreciated

[bnnrcn]

Very nice image Mark, I like the BG and all of the colors are in harmony

[marlunn]

Thank you Binnur, appreciated, I like it when a shot comes together

[IzzieK]

Mark...I think I like the empty space in the composition. It sort of dwarf your robber fly and make it more prominent. Good job with the colour combination too...

[marlunn]

Thank you Izzie, appreciated

[Rainforest]

You certainly did get the right angle. Isn't that the truth - it's often the make or break and definitely not easy to do.