Face of a Fly
As spotted by “iGo BoiNG the UnDeRGRouND HoBo”
This is infact a dead (stinky) fly
Canon EOS 40D
Pentacon 1.8/50 @ f16 on the end of a home made extension tube appox’ 200mm plus extension tube for mounting to camera via m42/EF adapter.
The tube is black plastic from a hoover with the interior roughened to minimize stray light
6 sec shutter
ISO 100
Main light from an LED torch
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Cheryl Lunde
wow! Kind of creepy tho. Well done!
Marloag replied
Your right about it looking a bit creepy, I think it’s the light from below that does it.
tonymm6491
Great photo! Congratulations!
Marloag replied
Thanks Tony
Macky
Exceptional work!!
Marloag replied
Thanks Macky, it took quite a few shots to get one I liked.
Paulette x
Oh my goodness, one of the best macro insects I’ve seen
Daniel Spruce
wow, awesome shot. It has a real dramatic sense to it with the lighting as it is.
kevsphotos2008
Stunning shot,well done…......................
Phineous Cas...
awesome stinky fly shot
LjMaxx
Rocks! Fantastic…. Your macros only get better..
Marloag replied
Thanks very much for the compliment LJ
Good to see you
Cathy Cale
FANTASTIC!!
Phineous Cas...
awesome stinky fly
Grant Scollay
LOve the Detail of the Hairs on its face
Marloag replied
Cheers Grant, It was the hair detail that made me use this shot above the others I took of it.
John Vandeven
Outstanding macro shot….Well done.
Marloag replied
Thanks very much John.
Marty M
Thats amazing. May i ask which lens you used for this shot?
Marloag replied
Cheers Johno, I will add some details to the description.
Leviatham
I know it’s only a fly, but I rather not stumble upon it in a dark alley…. bloody scary!!! Great, great shot!
Shelly Hiebert
Congratulations on the challenge win! This is an absolutely amazing macro and it got my vote. So glad to see it in 1st place :)
LjMaxx
Congrats on the win today. Fantastic photography.. :)
Rebecca Bryson
I can honestly say I have never looked at a fly this close up haha! It looks amazing, congrats on the win~!
John Hooton
Congratulations on a great shot and a well deserved win. I must say I am very impressed with your technique!
jesika
Congratulations & very well done, it’s superb!
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Sharon Mau
It is an amazing and very beautiful image!! Extrarordinary macro detail and wonderful colours, it is fantastic!! Congratulations on your wonderful winning entry in the challenge!
betha
Brilliant macro, Well done on the challenge!!
Stuart Rose
amazing macro work looks fantastic. congrads on the challenge!
Katrina Ross Read
What a stunning image! It looks like it’s eyes are made of steel mesh – simply spectacular!
Carol Lewsley
wow stunning photo congrats on winning the challenge
Michael Rucci
OUTSTANDING WORK CONGRATS ON THE FEATURE
MIKE
Marilyn Harris
Congratulations on your win!!! Amazing macro!! :o)
Tom Newman
Congratulations a brilliant shot:-)
Rikki Pool
Wowsers! What a setup to get this shot! Well worth it thought!
Richard G Witham
Fantastic detail and color. Congratulations on winning the challenge!
Steve Etheridge
This is an amazing picture, not just because of the incredible focussing but the fact that you managed to get the image in the first place! One of the best macro’s I have seen.
syd baker
His eyes look like speakers! Aieeeee! Aieeeeee!.
Paulette x 13 days ago
Excellent lighting, great clarity / detail :)