Cleared for take-off...

... I found this little chap on the fading camelias this afternoon and captured him just before he flew off.

[Kathryn]

this is really crisp, love the detal

[Joan Robillard]

Allison posted two butterflys and I thought this was hers at first because it was right below on my home page. I say that because I find it odd when people seem to be posting the same things on days. Good capture that is for sure.

[Laetitia Petrussa]

Perfect timing! And crisp focus!

[judith deacon]

Lovely macro of this hairy fly!

[Jocasta]

I love this but fear it might give me nightmares viewing just before bed. Brilliant macro = such stunning detail.

[Christine]

Good macro

[Shelley]

Wonderful macro.

[Tom]

Great detail, clarity and color, wonderful creamy background. I notice at times you use the D7100 and at other times the D600. Interested in maybe a Nikon and was wondering way one or the other (I know full and crop sensor) . Looking for input from a photographer I admire.
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[Niki]

lol I like his hairy back and legs! hahaha

[Ian Watts]

Great detail and action - FAV.

[Richard Sayer]

@tosee I've replied by direct mail Tom.

[sarah]

nice shot!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Great capture, Richard -- love the detail and the fierce little face . Fav

[Kathleen Hinkaty]

Terrific capture

[Mark Pratt]

Super detail. Great shot. I know it's not a fly, but I can't help thinking about the original "The Fly" movie from 1958.

[Pete Roberts]

Great detail Richard and as Mary has said what a fierce looking face

[Fisher Family]

I love this close up, the hairs on the legs and on his back are wonderful details. Fav Katharine

[Rachel]

Fabulous macro, amazing focus

[Loopy-Lou]

Awesome!

[Maggie]

Fantastic detail - love that diamond in his eye.

[Jo Henn]

Terrific macro!

[Linda]

Again, great detail and I particularly like the composition - the negative space really draws our eyes to the subject.