It's the little things that count

[blacknstormy]

Well, it had to be an insect or a frog didn't it

[ChrisB]

Wow they are amazing Rel!!!! What lens did you use?

[blacknstormy]

Thanks Chris - I do love Dolichopodidae, but I spose there have been a hell of a lot of photos of them on this site over the years
The shot was taken with the 105 macro Nikon, SB800, PJ lightsphere and dome. The shot has been cropped - but shows up the beautiful metallic colours on these 2 species of doli's, and the differences in the head structure, arista (the long thin bit of the antennae) - they are just pretty

[ChrisB]

Thanks Rel for that info on what equipment you used.
I'm just so amazed at the unreal detail and clarity of the image. It's fantastic and they are a beautiful colour.

[libertyterran]

BLO0DY NICEEEE captures!!!! Did you use manual focus or AF?

[Pehpsi]

I prefer the 2nd shot myself, very clear with great detail.

[phoenix]

I prefer the 2nd shot as well. I always seem to prefer the ones that are facing or looking at the camera. Very nicely done. It's motivating me to get out and start using my macro a bit more!

[Oneputt]

My macro results are never this good I guess you need good eyesight to start with. Lovely Rel

[blacknstormy]

Thanks guys
Quang, I usually use autofocus - I've gotten used to my camera and focus, so I pretty much know when it has hit 'that' spot in focus when I hit the shutter .. used to use manual, but to be honest, I get better results with auto LOL I s'pose that makes me a cheat ?????
Oneputt - it's just practise, lots and lots of practise And you can't use the eyesight excuse either young man , my camera is doing that for me
Phoenix - looking forward to some macros from you soon then
And thanks Pehpsi

[chrisk]

great shots rel. love the 2nd one. anyone that shotos these little buggers knows how hard it is to get a nice shot of em. great work.