Robber-Fly

[Thomas Herou]

From this summer.

Pentax K10D,D-FA 50/2,8,2xTC,Ringflash
ISO100,f/18,1/180s

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Thomas. Great detail on your fly and the water drops are a nice touch that adds interest to the image. Also, a nice view of the haltere. :) The light fly stands out well from the dark (but not black) background. Well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Incredible detail, and the droplet on the eye puts this over the top. The silver of the fly stands out very well against the darker BG.

[Ken Childs]

I agree with the others that this is a good shot taken over the top by those water drops! It's a bit tight in the frame so I'd like to see how it looks with slightly more space on the top and bottom.

Are those crescent catchlights caused by the ringflash?

[Anita Bower]

I would rather not appreciate the beauty of insects, but photos like this make this impossible! :) I like the tight crop and the fantastic details. Nice light also.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Thomas,
This is fantastic!!! As mentioned above.....water drops and BG take this way over the top. If you do add room or have it.....just a sliver for my tastes but I really love the OP as well! Very nicely done!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Thomas Herou]

Thanks a lot!
I have no more room in the frame.This is at 2:1 and as close as it gets with the TC.
The catchlight is probably due to the ringflash,yes.

[kostas nianiopoulos]

for my tatse this is a super image i cant ask anything more , im just enjoy it well done !!!