Cool weather slow down flies, makes it easier to photograph them

[alfredo]

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. What a wonderful photo, alfredo! The fly's eyes look like jewels.

The leaf makes an extremely effective background.

Nicely caught!

[alfredo]

2. This background is better than dog poop.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. You know, I hadn't thought of that! And.........You're right!

[alfredo]

8. Not sure I'd get close enough for a macro shot

[elleng]

3. WOW!

[George McGovern]

5. Excellent alfredo. It is very good to see your art again.

[alfredo]

10. It's good to be out and around

[ShazzieB]

6. Wow, those big red eyes look like jewels.

And the whole insect looks like an elegant jeweled brooch. Just beautiful!

[Callalily]

7. Detail is absolutely perfect.

So glad that you're back and posting again.

Hmmmm...if the flies are starting to be lethargic, I'm wondering about those awful stink beetles that are starting to hang around. Will have to see if they cooperate before they get sent to their death! Well, I'll most likely just put them outside, the ones that do manage to get indoors!

[alfredo]

9. Stink bugs know they have a good defense, so they aren't skittish

[moonshinegnomie]

11. great shot

what equipment did you use?

[alfredo]

12. Thanks. I used the Olympus EM10, extension tubes, and the LUMIX 25mm 1.7