This is the same dead bug as my entry for the Macro II challenge .
This time it's a full frame shot (no cropping). I only got to shoot 5 or 6 shots before his head fell off :(. In case anyone is wondering, I was keeping him in a small plastic container. I found him while cleaning out my office closet. lol. Ah well, I guess I'll have to wait until next Summer for bug macro shots; unless next challenge is "Headless Bug Macro".
Cheers,
Jacques.
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This was one of my favorites - great job! Didn't know it was dead - thanks for sharing the funny story! Poor fly lost his head. Oh well.... Congrats Jacko - excellent shot, as always :-)
Poor dead fly. :-) From now on when I see one, I will suspect you! :-)))
Wonderful photo and congrats on the ribbon! :-) Macro II was a yellow as far as I remember. Just keep the fly, will surely bring you a bluey on Macro IV. :-)))
this is one of the best macro shots I have ever seen. Fantastic detail, down to the hairy fly. Spectaculary sharp & in focus. Great contrast to highlight the furry bug. 10. Predicting a winner here!
Very good focus. Just a touch more DOF to get that wingtip, but good. Would like to have seen a green background (well most cactus are green), to give an appearance of in a big cactus patch
This is my choice for the winner. Great lighting. Excellent DOF. Awesome detali. If that background could have stayed light all the way through the top, I'd give it a 10. But, as is 9. Thanks.
Please tell me that poor little fly is not impaled on that cactus?! This is a wonderful shot (minus the impalement) :-) Very clear and detailed. The colors are nice too, it really makes the fly stand out.
Technical: fits the challenge. Exposure composition focus lighting all excellent.
Personal: ugh.... this givem me the creeps! I don't want to know what flies look like up close! But it's definitely an excellent shot. I'll be interested to know what equipment you shot this with- I don't think I could get a shot like this with my camera!
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This is the same dead bug as my entry for the Macro II challenge 
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