Cranefly detail

Paul Iddon · 25 Apr 2010

Also amongst the laurel leaves today was the good old reliable as ever crane-fly (or Daddy Long Legs as some of you may call them). Quite happy not to fly away as I moved the camera into position - which was not easy as the crane-fly was about 3 branches in!

Anyway, got in nice and close, but had to use the ringflash and three extension tubes to get this much detail. C&C as always appreciated.

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2010-04-25 17:24:40 +0100
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: Copyright A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography

Paul.

GarynLea · 25 Apr 2010

WOW Paul, that is an amazing image .. so grotesque and yet it has a beauty all of it's own

damage · 25 Apr 2010

Superb detail Paul

I need a proper macro lens!!

CReid · 25 Apr 2010

Amazing detail Paul, our laurel bush is one of my favourite hunting grounds too!

Paul Iddon · 25 Apr 2010

GarynLea said:
WOW Paul, that is an amazing image .. so grotesque and yet it has a beauty all of it's own

Thanks Gary

Paul.

Paul Iddon · 25 Apr 2010

damage said:
Superb detail Paul I need a proper macro lens!!

Cheers m8, it took a few minutes to get in position, nice and steady...

Paul.

Paul Iddon · 25 Apr 2010

CReid said:
Amazing detail Paul, our laurel bush is one of my favourite hunting grounds too!

Thanks Carl, it does act as a magnet.

Paul.

slt_roopan · 25 Apr 2010

Great details Paul.
Very well done ! Thanks for sharing

Dave.L · 25 Apr 2010

Impressed, I think this is one of the best shots I have seen of a crane fly.

Dave ....

Paul Iddon · 25 Apr 2010

Thanks Dave, much appreciated.

Paul.