Macro Monday - (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman

7 years 7 months ago #494093 by A-PeeR
[font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]This year I have photographed more flies than I have in the past 4 years. They are quite prevalent in the fields and along the trails but for one reason or another I usually pass them by. This year the wild flowers bloomed early so I have been finding a good spot in the patch and parking my butt. When one looks closely, flies are all over the place. To me it underscores their importance as pollinators. While bees are the darlings of the patch, flies have equal importance. In the natural environment, i.e. not being a nuisance at a picnic, they are fascinating creatures to watch. Very animated, constantly cleaning and preening, which makes for some interesting poses. This fly was busy cleaning it’s back legs, rubbing them together, the bristles combing the legs clean. As I watched the fly throughout the viewfinder I was impressed with it’s agility and balance. Originally, this photo was shot in portrait mode and while I liked it, I found I preferred the composition better when I rotated it 90 degrees in post so the subject and the perch are on a horizontal plane.[/font]

Image specs: 5-D3, MP-E 65mm @ ~ 3:1 f/11, SS 1/100, ISO 200, MT-24 EX with DIY concave diffusers, Square crop and rotated 90 degrees in post.




Photo Comments
Attachments:
,
7 years 7 months ago #494101 by JaneK
This is an awesome shot!!!

I really love the detail in the flies head!


Photo Comments
,
7 years 7 months ago #494160 by SuzyM
This is absolutely amazing! The detail is crazy!


,
7 years 7 months ago #494200 by A-PeeR

JaneK wrote: This is an awesome shot!!!

I really love the detail in the flies head!



Thank you Jane, there are some amazing details on these critters...


Photo Comments
,
7 years 7 months ago #494201 by A-PeeR

SuzyM wrote: This is absolutely amazing! The detail is crazy!


Thanks Suzy, glad you enjoyed it!


Photo Comments
,
7 years 7 months ago #494204 by Shadowfixer1
Outstanding!!:thumbsup:
,

817.3K

241K

  • Facebook

    817,251 / Likes

  • Twitter

    241,000 / Followers

  • Google+

    1,620,816 / Followers

Latest Reviews

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024

The Canon EOS R50 is one of the newest R-system cameras from Canon. Is it worth your money? Find out all the details you need to know in this comprehensive review.

Apr 10, 2024

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is Sony’s flagship mirrorless zoom lens. As such, it’s loaded with features and has a top-shelf build quality that makes it a top pick!

Mar 27, 2024

The Leica SL2-S is an attractive, premium mirrorless camera with photo and video specs that are sure to impress. And with the legendary Leica name, you know this camera exudes quality!

Mar 26, 2024

Forum Top Posters

Latest Articles

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a micro four thirds camera released in 2020. It’s an entry-level system along with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Use this guide to determine which one is best for you!

Apr 17, 2024

Blue hour photography might not be as well known as golden hour photography, but it is every bit as good a time to create epic images of landscapes. Learn how in this quick tutorial!

Apr 17, 2024

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024

Moving from taking snapshots of your dog to creating beautiful images doesn’t have to be that difficult! Use the tips outlined in this dog photography guide, and you’ll get better results in no time.

Apr 15, 2024

Acrylic print photos are a beautiful way to display your favorite images. But they don’t come without some questions. Get all the answers you need about this medium in this guide!

Apr 15, 2024

Where do you get your landscape photography inspiration? Is it from masters like Ansel Adams? Or perhaps viewing art from other genres? We’ve got these and a few other sources for you to check out!

Apr 10, 2024

The Canon EOS R50 is one of the newest R-system cameras from Canon. Is it worth your money? Find out all the details you need to know in this comprehensive review.

Apr 10, 2024

Too often, affordable online printing companies don’t meet your expectations of what a print should look like. But there are some choices that combine affordability with superb quality!

Apr 09, 2024