Robber Fly @ prey 2 - Coolpix - 6-12-09 by Leeco
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Description
I used my 55-200mm lens almost exclusively during the month of June. As a result, most of the pics I took that month were of Dragonflies, Reptiles, and some big bugs. The 200mm is doing a great job with those and without a doubt, I prefer it over my 18-55mm lens.
However, for smaller bugs, the 200mm does not let me get close enough to fill the sensor with the bug. I plan on using the 18-55mm more often now that I have gotten somewhat familiar with my new D40X but in the meantime I still carry my Coolpix 7900 pocket camera for the little critter shots.
For the past two days, I posted images of a big Robber Fly. This Robber Fly is a little one (1/2"-13mm). I also have some shots of it taken with the 200mm but this one taken with the Coolpix is much better.
The "prey" is a new Fire Ant Queen. I have a number of images taken over several years that indicate this is a common "prey" for Robber Flies. More power to them, lol.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (20)
YorkBerlin
wonderful shot greetings York Made in Berlin
whaleman
He has royal tastes! This is a stunning shot - never seen anything quite like it! Congratulations on an amazing shot!
GiMi53
An outstanding capture, Lee ! :~)
mbz2662
Fantastic~
durleybeachbum
Stupendous shot, Lee!
RetroDevil
amazing! i have never seen this before! its outstanding.. and very well captured.
praep
Great find and well captured image. Instant fav.
GBCalls
Awesome capture Lee! Never abandon that coolpix.
NightGallery
Great shot, love the eyes on that RF too. Good stuff here!
busi2ness
Excellent capture!!! I have one of the robber sucking on a fly, but this is way out superior.
ysvry
great foto.
bpclarke
I do believe that colony will be needing a new queen now that she's had lunch with the wrong company. Excellent capture. :o)
danapommet
This has to be the best macro bug shot that I have ever seen. Very well done. Dana
CavalierLady
Outstanding macro, Lee!!! It gives the illusion that his proboscis is much longer and that it is piercing the body of the ant! Great shot!
deweygg
Awesome macro!
Katraz
Great macro, makes you glad you aren't that small.
Crabbycabby
Stunning shot. BBC wildlife Quality. Excellent.
mairekas
Amazing shot!!!
byow
amazing capture, great shot.
taurus
Stunning image, great macro work...love this.