Horse Fly?

Its a smorgasbord of bugs and insects by the creek in the park. Whilst trying to get some bee wasp thing in flight I spotted this fellow hanging around. Does anyone know what he is?

This is another shot of him;
http://365project.org/vorka/extras/2012-10-16

Best viewed large if you have time. Is it a horse fly?

[Sharon Lee]

Stunning

[Janelle]

Another awesome shot. Love the greens

[Toni :)]

incredible macro :)

[Tony]

Amazing macro, perfect lighting and detail

[☯ Sarah ☁]

WOW Awesome detail, love this one.....fav :)

[Alan Warren]

Damsel fly? Not a horsefly, tail is too long. Great photo, too.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Fantastic detail. Love his whiskers.

[Katia]

WOW!! amazing shot!!! :)

[Julia]

oh woww! stunninggg details!

[Rach_who]

Spectacular details. I'm pretty sure it's a robber fly.

[Livia]

I agree with Rach, it looks like a robber fly! Awesome details that you've captured! 8)

[jerry plume]

Wow! Amazing detail! Did I say, Wow already?

[Bobbyj]

superb macro Vorka!

[Aleksandra]

I don't know what he is, but you've captured him perfectly! Fav!

[ladyjane]

Amazing macro. Great detail on the fly and the background colour sets him off perfectly. Fave.

[Jennifer C]

magnificent fav

[Alison]

Fabulous detail ~ fav

[Pam]

Wow! Awesome macro!!

[John]

Fab macro love the colours, great shot.

[Monika]

Oh my! such clarity!