"Robber Fly"

© John McCollum

"Robber Fly"

Uploaded: July 20, 2007

Description

Up close and personal. Image of a Robber fly taken with a sigma 28/70 lens reversed, 1000 wats of tungston light and an sb 800 speed light.

Exif: Exposure Time: 1/200, Flash: 0, Camera Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Kathy L. Clark July 20, 2007

Well John that is just plain scarey and gorgeous all at the same time. God sure made some unusual creature and you might have found the granddaddy of them all. Perfect in every way, even the framing. Well done. #695159

Mary L. Graham July 20, 2007

Excellent shot John!!! You need to get one like this of a spider now that would be scary!! =) #4530671

Elizabeth R. G July 20, 2007

Wow John! I'd have to agree that it is a bit scary but amazing at the same time. Wonderful clarity and detail!! #4530681

Daniella Puente July 20, 2007

Incredible macro!!! congrats... #4532197

October 12, 2007

Wow what incredible eyes this fly has, such perfection in the detail .. as Kathy said.. Gods workmanship knows no equal.. I love his "goatie beard" thank you ever so much for sharing your grand macro gift with us.. truely a great treat. Laney #4914993

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