Assassin Fly

© Robert Jensen

Assassin Fly

Uploaded: July 09, 2012 06:03:32

Description

Assassin Fly, "Mallophorina sp'", on buckwheat, "Eriogonum fasciculatum"

Canon 100 macro, ISO 100, F22, 1/200th sec

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

David Resnikoff level-classic July 09, 2012

Robert

Fantastic

Incredible details in this one
Was it hand held?

David R #1473889

Robert Jensen July 09, 2012

Thanks David. I used a tripod. #10221094

Liz blahh July 09, 2012

Excellent macro! #10221154

Robert Jensen July 09, 2012

Thanks for the comments.

Liz ... would be fun to do an insect photography workshop sometime out in the Antelope Valley. #10221159

Arthur Bohlmann July 09, 2012

Nice macro work, where did you take this? #10221203

Dennis Gay July 09, 2012

G'day ROBERT!

Quality shot this! Incredible detail, great light, wonderful natural colour.

GB
Dennis #10221222

David M. Montero July 09, 2012

Being unpredictable it is incredible to capture this guy using a tripod. Paid off! Great clarity and comp. #10221227

Robert Jensen July 09, 2012

Thanks. Being a trained entomologist, I actually captured this fly, placed it where I wanted it, and lit it with a studio strobe. #10221325

Carla Capra Anderson July 09, 2012

Awesome, as always! #10221416

Christina N. Seuser July 09, 2012

Incredible detail and light and I love the title! #10222377

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 12, 2012

Wow!! #10226599

Pat Abbott level-classic August 29, 2012

Great macro, wonderful details! Congrats on your finalist! #10295031

Arthur Bohlmann August 29, 2012

Congratz again Robert! #10296107

Liz blahh August 29, 2012

Congrats on your finalist! #10296167

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Wowza! What clarity and detail!

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Robert!

jo ann c. #10296818

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

AMAZING, Rob...........congrats & good luck!
#10299391

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Congratulations! #10299407

David M. Montero August 30, 2012

And he cooperated?! That makes it even better. Congratulations on your Finalist selection Robert! #10299936

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

As always Bob incredible clarity!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist ! #10302233

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