Very nice.
You have to love natural light Brian! As you say, great detail (although the tail is a bit less sharp). Very nice indeed.
Nice image and the eyes have it.
Dave
Very impressive!!!
Masterful...
Very nice Brian
I really like the image. When I read the 13 second title, I thought I'd be looking at a still life photo. Then when I saw it was a fly, I thought it must be a dead fly. But then I read your comment that it really was a still life!
Are the flies in the Phillipines more co-operative at posing than you recall the flies being up here in BC?
Yup the fly was very much alive. I'll let you in on why I get such interesting Robber Fly shots. Like most beasties they have a sliding danger zone. Stay this far a way and they ignore you. A Little closer and they stay still and watch you. A little closer and it's fight or flight time. My gear gets it's best focus just outside of the flight or fight zone. Thy tend to stay still hoping I'll go away.
Amazing, Brian. I would not have thought it possible.
One of your best shots!
I'd agree with your assessment.
Brian, I do believe you have just about nailed this one.
Cheers Ole