Long-legged Fly

[Steve Maxson]

I photographed this small, but beautiful, Long-legged Fly in the lightbox last summer. (I also wanted to let folks know that I will be in Costa Rica for the first couple weeks of February - and likely off the grid most of that time.) 1D-IV, 100 mm macro, 1/160, f/16, ISO 100, lightbox studio, 2 radio-triggered 430 EXII flashes, hand held, auto focus. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

[Don Railton]

And very beautiful this is Steve.. the colour & detail is stunning..

DON

[Anita Bower]

I love it! Gorgeous colors and luminance. Perfectly positioned in frame. Your insect photos are outstanding.

[John Robinson]

Your usual standard Steve.
Very nice.
John

[Ron Conlon]

Really exceptional. A very pretty, delicate and colorful fly (!) nicely posing. The comp is wonderful. Expertly handled high key.

[shane shacaluga]

Amazing details and beautifully controlled light

Top class image

TFS

[Phill Luckhurst]

Is the insect dead or alive?

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot amazing detail in the wings.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi from Costa Rica - and from a borrowed laptop. Thanks for the comments everyone! :S3:

Phill: The fly was very much alive and was released shortly after this photo was taken. :S3:

[Diane Miller]

This is just awesome. Could be a top-notch illustration!

[Valerio Tarone]

steve, simply gorgeous!

[Gabriela Plesea]

Hello Steve!

Hope you had an awesome trip in Costa Rica:)

Sorry to come in so late, just wanted to say I really love this image - it is superb, love the simplicity, those beautiful colours, awesome detail!

Kind regards,