Macro Not Hovering

Not Hovering · **7 Likes**

just waiting for the photographer to take his shot

bertwert · 05-31-2020, 01:11 PM

Excellent capture Todd! Thanks for posting

**pichaser** · 05-31-2020, 01:30 PM

So beautiful is this photo but didn't getting this close intimidate you . I had one like this grab my lower lip in its mandibles and sting the beejeezus out of me in three quick stabs. Even so you have a great image here .

**Kerrowdown** · 05-31-2020, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

just waiting for the photographer

How convenient and obliging was that.

**ToddK** · 05-31-2020, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Excellent capture Todd! Thanks for posting

Thanks so much Robert!

Originally posted by pichaser

So beautiful is this photo but didn't getting this close intimidate you . I had one like this grab my lower lip in its mandibles and sting the beejeezus out of me in three quick stabs. Even so you have a great image here .

Oh, now you tell me!

I guess I didn't tick him off too bad and got away with it.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

How convenient and obliging was that.

Yes, and based on pichaser's comment, I got very lucky

**K2 to K50** · 05-31-2020, 05:51 PM

Nice shot Todd.

You certainly must have been close to take this with a 50mm lens. I try to use my 100mm Macro for this type of shot, and even that means getting pretty close. My 55-300mm PLM gets used for some of these types of shots too. Must admit, over the 18 months since I got back into photography (after 40 yrs) I have been less and less conscious of worrying about getting stung, and more about getting the shot.

**eaglem** · 05-31-2020, 06:06 PM

Very good

**jbinpg** · 05-31-2020, 09:19 PM

Great shot of a fly. Flies have only a single wing on each side whereas bees have two wings per side. Also note the stubby fly antennae.

**ToddK** · 06-01-2020, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Nice shot Todd.
You certainly must have been close to take this with a 50mm lens. I try to use my 100mm Macro for this type of shot, and even that means getting pretty close. My 55-300mm PLM gets used for some of these types of shots too. Must admit, over the 18 months since I got back into photography (after 40 yrs) I have been less and less conscious of worrying about getting stung, and more about getting the shot.

Yes, I was at MFD with the 50. I was photographing flowers when this little guy came around so I decided to see how close I could get.

Originally posted by eaglem

Very good

Thank you EM!

Originally posted by jbinpg

Great shot of a fly. Flies have only a single wing on each side whereas bees have two wings per side. Also note the stubby fly antennae.

Thank you! These guys are very attractive looking flies

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05-31-2020, 01:11 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Excellent capture Todd! Thanks for posting

05-31-2020, 01:30 PM	#3
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,768	So beautiful is this photo but didn't getting this close intimidate you . I had one like this grab my lower lip in its mandibles and sting the beejeezus out of me in three quick stabs. Even so you have a great image here .

05-31-2020, 02:19 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by ToddK just waiting for the photographer How convenient and obliging was that.

05-31-2020, 03:55 PM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,513 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Excellent capture Todd! Thanks for posting Thanks so much Robert! Originally posted by pichaser So beautiful is this photo but didn't getting this close intimidate you . I had one like this grab my lower lip in its mandibles and sting the beejeezus out of me in three quick stabs. Even so you have a great image here . Oh, now you tell me! I guess I didn't tick him off too bad and got away with it. Originally posted by Kerrowdown How convenient and obliging was that. Yes, and based on pichaser's comment, I got very lucky

05-31-2020, 05:51 PM	#6
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,784	Nice shot Todd. You certainly must have been close to take this with a 50mm lens. I try to use my 100mm Macro for this type of shot, and even that means getting pretty close. My 55-300mm PLM gets used for some of these types of shots too. Must admit, over the 18 months since I got back into photography (after 40 yrs) I have been less and less conscious of worrying about getting stung, and more about getting the shot.

05-31-2020, 06:06 PM	#7
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,131	Very good

05-31-2020, 09:19 PM	#8
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Great shot of a fly. Flies have only a single wing on each side whereas bees have two wings per side. Also note the stubby fly antennae.

06-01-2020, 05:50 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,513 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Nice shot Todd. You certainly must have been close to take this with a 50mm lens. I try to use my 100mm Macro for this type of shot, and even that means getting pretty close. My 55-300mm PLM gets used for some of these types of shots too. Must admit, over the 18 months since I got back into photography (after 40 yrs) I have been less and less conscious of worrying about getting stung, and more about getting the shot. Yes, I was at MFD with the 50. I was photographing flowers when this little guy came around so I decided to see how close I could get. Originally posted by eaglem Very good Thank you EM! Originally posted by jbinpg Great shot of a fly. Flies have only a single wing on each side whereas bees have two wings per side. Also note the stubby fly antennae. Thank you! These guys are very attractive looking flies

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