These craneflies..

.. have positioned themselves in the right place, tomatoes were once known for their aphrodisiacal properties. See http://www.epicureantable.com/articles/atomatohis.htm

Sigma SD14 dslr
Sigma 50 EX macro lens
Sigma ring flash
Hand held
F16
1/200s
ISO50
Manual focus
RAW adjustment in
SPP3.5
Cropped in PS Elements 5

Love the composition David, you must have the patience of a saint to photograph what you do,I take my hat off to you, another cracking close up

Thanks Craig for commenting. My images don't usually draw many comments, but those that I attract encourage me to carry on. They do say 'Patience is a virtue, aspired to by the many achieved by the few' (a high proportion of whom are UKNP photographers)

Your photo's are very different and very good and you should always carry on for the love of it and that 'love' come's out in your style of photo's, otherwise you could'nt photograph what you do.Look at my last godwit shot=4 comments+repost??keep them coming!! All the Best

I certainly enjoy your shots David and they do have a distinctive style which is something not many of us could probably claim. This is another nice study and you've done well to get them both in focus.

Matt

Yes I agree with what's been said. Your stuff has a style its own but may not be to everyones taste. The number of comments on a picture has been discussed many times,on here and it doesn't mean everything and at times can be most frustrating.
I certainly wouldn't be dis heartened.
JohnR

I too agree with the above comments David. We all have our own styles and many of us are not even aware of it. Keep up the good work.

Fran

Nice shot David, like the comp and the detail.

Andy...