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troypiggo
31-10-2010, 04:25 PM
First time I've ever seen a scorpionfly (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpionfly). It was very patient with me taking lots of shots. Not particularly happy with the lighting, the flash is a little harsh.

More photos here (http://troypiggo.blogspot.com/2010/10/scorpionfly.html).

ozstronomer
31-10-2010, 05:48 PM
Great work Troy that's a wonderful shot:thumbsup:. Focus is spot on.
I'm no expert but the lighting look fine to me.

Geoff

Dennis
31-10-2010, 05:48 PM
Hi Troy

Wow – it’s all arms and legs, what an amazing insect! Nice angles to get the important stuff in focus, to compensate for the shallow DOF!

Cheers

Dennis

astro_south
31-10-2010, 07:52 PM
Great find Troy

spearo
01-11-2010, 06:55 AM
nice shot
looks like a mean insect!
frank

troypiggo
04-11-2010, 02:20 PM
:) Thanks guys. I think they look meaner than they are. The name doesn't do them any favours either. It comes from the tail of the males on some species look like a scorpion's tail.

bloodhound31
04-11-2010, 02:37 PM
Looks like something out of a science fiction movie! I love it mate!

Baz.

hotspur
10-11-2010, 05:27 PM
Great image,of a difficult insect which is all arms and legs.image one is really good,I like the back ground.well done. C

suma126
11-11-2010, 01:20 PM
such a weird looking thing :thumbsup:

Ric
11-11-2010, 04:43 PM
Great capture Troy

Imagine if that was a hundred times bigger we'd be running for the hills.

Cheers