Insect ID

[Padraig]

April 28, 2014 at 11:16 am

Have no idea what this is. Can’t find anything online. Anyone?
Used a home made diffuser, an eBay lambency diffuser and some kitchen paper on a 430EX off camera. Gives better results than my €300 ring flash! Bit cumbersome for carrying though. C&C welcome.

[Padraig]

April 28, 2014 at 7:15 pm

Its a robber fly, I think.

[Seaview]

April 28, 2014 at 8:00 pm

Excellent shot and I think your new lighting setup is very good indeed, would care to share a bit more info on the setup so that I don’t have waste 300 euro on a ring flash. Of course, it looks like you don’t need yours anymore. :D

Dave.

[Padraig]

April 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm

Thanks Dave. Toying with the idea of selling it. This is where I got the idea.
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[markst33]

May 1, 2014 at 11:37 am

Crystal clear image Padraig. Really class macro shot. One for POTM methinks :)

[Padraig]

May 1, 2014 at 4:27 pm

Thanks Mark. Hard to believe its hand held.

[miki g]

May 1, 2014 at 9:04 pm

Great Capture.
I think it may be an Empid fly.