Stepping Out

Beautiful, as usual!

7/7 for a stunning image, a stellar portfolio, and for taking the time to share your technique.

Most impressive. Can never figure out how folks manage to get so close without scaring off little critters like this. Excellent.

You are a master of close-ups Mark!!

this is stunning, keep em comming Mark.

Your subjects are often disgusting but their pictures made by you are stunning....congratulation

Very impressive macro.

Never has a fly looked this good!

Excellent, as usual !!

Mark, I'm sorry. Can't win all the time. I don't like the angle for this one. Regards.

I wasn't going to rate this as everyone else gave it it's due. After looking at it several times, I've decided it's one of my favorites.

As usual great macros from you. Very good.

Nicely composed with good colors and excellent detail! You da man!!

Excellent composition and color contrasting.

In opposition to Marc G. I really love this angle, the fly seems to step out into thin air.
Great job!

Another of your spectacular "insects doing what they do best" series. My only guff with this image, however, is in your presentation. The drop-shadow on this one competes with the actual image. 3-D framing not well suited for a biological subject with a predominant black background, in my humble opinion. This fantastic image stands on it's own without gimmicks, Mark. Peace.