My favourite image - macro of an insect that is generally disapproved of. This is dead serious as the undersigned always. [:)] Myself recently shot one tiny spider [ as big as my courage was that is. With flies and even wasps things are somewhat easier for me - no fear or disgust. Therefore thanks for me new DT.
SAM & SAAB [Boris! Stop jumping at the screen!]

I wish I were a lizard at the moment. Awesome macro!

Excellent detail, almost too good! Lol! Bravo on this one my friend, wowie! tigs=^..^=

Nasty little creature BUT sooooooo much fun to shoot! Great shot!

Oh my goodness, he's looking right at me!

I like the sharp details in contrast with the soft greenness. Plus the little dots of yellow pollen on him, here and there. This is a terrific shot!

This macro is done so well, I want go grab my macro lens and shoot something. Beautiful photography, MJ.

Good detailed close up MJ.

Wow, great shot, love the details

this is too cool! i little grainy for my taste being totally honest, yet how would one get results like this?? ive tried and failed several times...hmmmmm now you got me thinking, MJ.

Hi stylo

Agree with you about the noise, but the low light meant I had to use a high ISO.
Any macro photography, really needs a proper macro lens. I use a Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM (it must be good, it's got lots of letters in the description) which gets excellent reviews in the mags and on-line. Camera (Nikon D7000) is mounted on a tripod and a remote trigger release is used. A lot of people recommend using 'Live View', but I can't get the hang of it and use the viewfinder instead. Apart from that, a bit of practice and a lot of luck is needed!

yes a bit to grainy...the white balance needs adgusting and background would look better darker

Hi Lin_O

Thanks for your comments.
Probably right about the noise, not sure about the white balance though as it looks OK on my monitors. Out of curiosity, do you think it needs to be cooler or warmer and by how much? Always willing to try something if it improves the finished article.
As for the background, I like it as it is. Could maybe darken it (or lighten it), but not sure if trying to isolate the fly from it is worth the bother...

persnally would make background darker,would hilight the flea better, warmer woud be good

Could perhaps be a bit warmer, but probably not enough to justify a resubmission. I reckon making the background darker, would actually do the reverse of highlighting the fly. It's all subjective though isn't it...

Excellent macro work. Superb photo.