In the spotlight...

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Here's a Dolichopodid fly that I found sitting in its own little patch of sunlight this morning. I like the lighting - its almost like it was up on stage with a spotlight on it.

Cheers,
Stephen

[astroron (Ron)]

Great work Stephen
Who has to go to "Science Fiction" to see weird and wonderful creatures

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Lovely shot, Stephen. Great natural lighting and result.

[lacad01 (Adam)]

Great capture, these flies have an interesting colour

[Vanda (Ian)]

Stephen was this with the 50 macro? Stunning colours and nice focus - pity the fly did not fill more of the frame - you got photoshop? Flys are not easy subjects - flight risk increases as you get closer!

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Thanks for the comments, Ron, Troy, Adam and Ian!

Originally Posted by Vanda

Stephen was this with the 50 macro? Stunning colours and nice focus - pity the fly did not fill more of the frame - you got photoshop? Flys are not easy subjects - flight risk increases as you get closer!

Yes Ian, this was with the 50mm macro. This image is already cropped a bit, but I didn't want to crop too much and lose the light and shadow effect.

Cheers,
Stephen

[RB (Andrew)]

I really like the lighting on this too Stephen.

Nice shot.