Scorpionfly

[troypiggo (Troy)]

First time I've ever seen a 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.

[ozstronomer (Geoff)]

Great work Troy that's a wonderful shot. Focus is spot on.
I'm no expert but the lighting look fine to me.

Geoff

[Dennis]

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 (Andrew)]

Great find Troy

[spearo (Frank)]

nice shot
looks like a mean insect!
frank

[troypiggo (Troy)]

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]

Looks like something out of a science fiction movie! I love it mate!

Baz.

[hotspur (Chris)]

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 (Shane)]

such a weird looking thing

[Ric]

Great capture Troy

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

Cheers