Some Flies

[mikero]

At last there has been some suitable weather to go out and shoot flies. These are all stacked images taken with my OM-1 and 90mm macro, and processed in Zerene Stacker. I used a monopod and supporting stick to steady the camera, and natural light.

The success rate using the 90mm macro is significantly higher than I experienced with the 60mm macro, mainly I think due to the faster focusing reducing the chance of any movement spoiling the stack. Of course the slightly greater stand-off distance, improved stabilisation and sharpness can't do any harm.

Mike

[antpitta]

Excellent set. Fascinating to see insects in detail like this.

[mikero]

Excellent set. Fascinating to see insects in detail like this.

It's just as well they are tiny!

[davcoll]

Terrific set .

Dave

[drmarkf]

Those are great!
One of our senior camera club members is an amazing naturalist with a special interest in flies, and she contributes stacked images to various U.K. wildlife groups & organisations, so I’m used to see in this sort of thing, and yours are right up there.

[mikero]

Those are great!
One of our senior camera club members is an amazing naturalist with a special interest in flies, and she contributes stacked images to various U.K. wildlife groups & organisations, so I’m used to see in this sort of thing, and yours are right up there.

Thank you Mark for your kind comments.
Mike

[TravelingChick]

Incredible images.

[Harold Gough]

Any stack of a fly in habitat is a significant achievement. A fabulous set!

Harold

[mikero]

Any stack of a fly in habitat is a significant achievement. A fabulous set!

Harold

Thanks Harold. Superglue helps. But I jest of course.

Mike

[MJ224]

You wouldn't, would you???...

[MK1]

Superb work I am definitely getting the 90mm