Robber Fly

[barmstrong]

Was chasing a spider with the camera when this one landed next to me. I had way to much extension tube and lens on at the time and only got one shot before it left. Clipped the rear leg a bit....

Canon 30D + 105mm lens + 58mm extension; ISO 200, F8, onboard flash with diffuser.

[kimberly]

Wow- wonderful detail! Thanks for sharing

[debrown]

Absolutely incredible clarity and detail. What a beautiful "thing"!!

[rpk717]

Just wonderful detail, first time I ever thought a bug needed a shave!!

Oh yea, I forgot to mention this is great light for a macro shot. Just about perfect.

[mrsisu]

Great shot with wonderful detail - I would love to get shots like this one.

[barmstrong]

Thanks folks. I don't see near as many of these as I have in past years.

[jbellis]

Great shot, I wouldn't have noticed the clipped foot had you not pointed it out. Very nice detail and exposure.