Beauty and The Beast - (view larger)

I saw these flies invading some Globe Thistle at a nearby Garden

Centre on Sunday. I've never seen them before. I was at another

garden centre yesterday and the Manager used to work specifically

with bugs and he told me the name, I should have written it down. I

had a bit of 'camera shake' (I have trouble most times 'hand holding)

but I was trying some different settings that had been suggested to

me in order to get better detail, and was actually trying to shoot

Manual which I always have trouble with, but I've done more the last

couple of days and seem to be improving. Even though this shot

isn't 'perfect' I wanted to share it as it was one UGLY FLY!!! (thanks

for stopping by, sincerely, Gail)

Hi Gail, thanks for sharing this with us. It's a well executed image, I'm not seeing any real evidence of camera shake. I always work with a monopod in close or with long lenses. Not always the most convenient, but easier than using a tripod. My keeper rate is much higher because of this.  Again, a very nice closeup.-

Randall

............ as Randall said......."wot camera shake?"

As ugly as it is, this one's a keeper....... apt caption.

Well done

Regards

titolo creativo,qualità superba,complimenti e grazie sempre per la condivisione !saluti paul

Perfecta imagen macro, Excelente calidad, Saludos Gail.

Sharp, Clear and detailed.  One of your best.  Best regards,

Hi Gail,

You are starting to get the hang of macro imaging. Excellent shot.

I would like to have seen the lens and camera settings included in the data.

For me, this is a trivial hand held shot, but if you are having difficulties, then a monopod or other steady rests should be employed.

Email me and I will share with you some other techniques that will help you improve your hand held shots, too.

Best Regards,  Mike

Thankyou for that encouragement. I will email when I get a chance. Many thanks for your time and interest. Most sincerely, Gail

My many thanks for your kind comments and the interest you have taken in my postings.  Truly appreciate your time and enjoy hearing from you.

Many thanks, Gail

Many thanks for your kind words of critique, truly do appreciate your time and interest.

Sincerely, Gail

Grazzie Paul, kind words, valuable input, my sincere thanks, caio, Gail

Thankyou dear Grayham  for that encouragement!!! Glad you liked this shot!

Sincerely, Gail

I have someone new to visit! Thankyou for taking the time to stop and comment and offer encouragement and inspiration, Truly appreciated and will soon get over to visit you and see  your fine Portfolio!

Kind regards, Gail

Very nice shot my friend , BR

Ali

Many thanks Ali for those kind words, from you and your excellence in Macro, it truly is a compliment.

Kindest regards, Gail

Gail, super close up image, he is ugly but makes for an interesting model.

Rich.

I am so sorry it took me so long so see your kind remark. Pleaser forgive my tardiness. Yes, very ugly but so interesting!!!

Warmest regards, gail