These tiny flies (family Dolichopodidae) are common, but don't sit still for long. Sigma 180 f5.6 macro w/ Nikon 4T diopter (1:1), SB-28 off camera, exposure details unrecorded, Astia.
-- Peter May (peter.may@stetson.edu), June 10, 1999
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These tiny flies (family Dolichopodidae) are common, but don't sit still for long. Sigma 180 f5.6 macro w/ Nikon 4T diopter (1:1), SB-28 off camera, exposure details unrecorded, Astia.
-- Peter May (peter.may@stetson.edu), June 10, 1999
Peter, this is a great image. I love the texture on the leaf surface, and I'm glad that it's softer than the fly (which is super sharp). The soft leaf parts make the fly really jump out at the viewer and pop off the screen. The colors are beautiful and the imperfections on the leaf are great. Also, I like the way that the veins of the leaf curve through the photo. Congrats!
-- Joe Cheatwood (cheatwoo@ufl.edu), June 10, 1999.
Like Joe Said, all the elements work in this image. I think the lighting brought it together.
-- Larry Korhnak (lvk@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu), June 10, 1999.
Excellent work! That super sharp fly on a nice green velvet leaf, complete with great veins and colourful imperfections for added value.
-- Garry Schaefer (schaefer@pangea.ca), June 10, 1999.