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Predator and Prey

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Posted by Matt Cole on October 29, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Predator and Prey
a second shot from a recent series of a male Dung Fly with a smaller fly as prey.

Canon 30D with MP-E 65 macro lens.

f14, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused Speedlight on side bracket.

All C+C appreciated.

Matt
Posted by John Robinson on October 29, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Superb close up Matt !
Excellent stuff.
JohnR
Posted by David Sewell on October 29, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Excellent macro work, and good lighting.

David
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 29, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Superb catch Matt,
we can call us happy that they arent as big as a cocker spaniel :eek: :eek:
Bertl
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 29, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Brilliant work Matt - excellent stuff :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by eric weight on October 30, 2008 at 2:09 AM
Really excellent image Matt. Its not hard to see why insects make up so many movie monsters.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 30, 2008 at 3:20 AM
Fantastic image :smile: :smile:

Sandra
Posted by Nigel Blake on October 30, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Superb and dramatic shot Matt
Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 30, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Superb in every way Matt. A grim embrace !!

Dave
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 30, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Gruesome close up! Fantastic shot Matt once again :smile: