Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + Sigma 150 + 3 Kenko Extension Tubes.
1/200s f/13.0 at 150.0mm iso250 with Flash
Shot handheld.

Here is a Deerfly on my boot just before he met an untimely death.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + Sigma 150 + 3 Kenko Extension Tubes.
1/250s f/13.0 at 150.0mm iso160 with Flash
Shot handheld.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + Sigma 150 + 3 Kenko Extension Tubes.
1/250s f/13.0 at 150.0mm iso160 with Flash
Shot handheld.

Sven Bernert wrote:Hey Jody, I love this shot big time (I think I told you already).

Best,
Sven

Thank you Sven.

Jody, did you use off-camera flash for this? Most of the time, direct flash gives you more of a flat image, but an off camera flash (or flashes) would produce the very nice 3D effect you have here. Let us know your secrets. Yes Carl, I use a Kirk Macro Bracket. (FB9) It mounts to the tripod collar.

Beetleman wrote:Fantastic shots Jody, I agree on the 3D effect on this one...looks like "You Are There"

Thanks Doug.

twebster wrote:Hi ya' Jody,

Now, this is a killer image I just love the 3D effect in this image

Best regards,

Thanks Tom, I really liked that effect as well.

rjlittlefield wrote:Jody,

These last three images continue to show your high standards and quality of work. I especially like this ant and aphids. The clarity and composition are superb!

--Rik

Thanks Rik!

Beetleman wrote:If you look at the left eye (his right eye) it looks like a little face sticking out from behind the stem...like one of those little Irish wee folks

Ahhh top of the mornin' to ya!

twebster wrote:Hi ya' Jody,

This certainly brought a grin to my face. Cool image

Best regards,

Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed it.

Ken Ramos wrote:You have a good eye for things Jody, a comical and wonderful shot.

Thanks Ken.

Beetleman wrote:Very Cute picture Jody. My kids could not stop laughing

Glad you guys had a laugh! Thanks!

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + 150/2.8
1/250s f/13.0 at 150.0mm iso160 with Flash

My 1st Robberlfy with a kill.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + 150/2.8
1/200s f/14.0 at 150.0mm iso200 with Flash

Yum!

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + 150/2.8
1/250s f/14.0 at 150.0mm iso200 With Flash

A "farmer" with some of his "cattle".