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Posted by Matt Cole on April 1, 2010 at 4:28 AM
OK, maybe not, although a good shave might help :smile:

Canon 5D with MPE-65 macro lens, f9, 1/160, ISO 50, diffused flashguns on side brackets, taken at 5x magnification, full frame. Focus stacked from 3 images.

Here's a slightly larger version.

All C+C welcomed

Matt :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on April 1, 2010 at 4:30 AM
Absolutely stunning detail Matt. Lighting is excellent and overall a marvellous image. The drop of water on the eye really adds to the overall interest.
Posted by Frederic Desmette on April 1, 2010 at 4:31 AM
Incredible details....
Frederic
Posted by David Sewell on April 1, 2010 at 4:43 AM
I think this version is quite large enough! Incredible detail.

David.
Posted by John Varley on April 1, 2010 at 4:56 AM
Cracking shot with lovely diffused light Matt. :toast: :toast:

John
Posted by Liam Pauling on April 1, 2010 at 5:00 AM
This is awesome, love the detail in the eye.

:toast:

liam
Posted by John Robinson on April 1, 2010 at 5:08 AM
Spot on !
I like the built in catapult on the snout !!:biggrin:
JR
Posted by Andy Gregory on April 1, 2010 at 5:23 AM
An amazing shot Matt, it looks as if it has been genetically engineered from left overs! :toast: :jump:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 1, 2010 at 5:52 AM

You have captured a very fine image here Matt, you can see every facet of that compound eye, an excellent piece of work.

Andy...
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 1, 2010 at 7:04 AM
Cracking, if a little disturbing at that size! Great detail where it matters :toast:
Posted by Dale Sutton on April 1, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Super macro Mat :smile:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 1, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Excellent close up with loads of disturbing detail Matt :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on April 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Very obliging fly to allow you three images. Matt. :smile: Superb detail and a very nice water droplet as well, for even more interest. . Brilliant.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Superb image Matt,

What stacking software have you settled on?

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 1, 2010 at 1:14 PM

Hi Matt,

This is amazing! The detail is stunning, very well stacked! Being really picky, just a few spots at the bottom of the frame and in the top left of the bg that could do with removing.

Cheers,

Lewis.
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Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 1, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Stunner :toast: Got to love that compound eye and droplet - superb detail.
Posted by Cliff Young on April 1, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Unbelievable detail in this, Matt. Wow! :toast:
Posted by Philip Newman on April 1, 2010 at 2:05 PM
WOW tremendous close up indeed. :toast:

Phil Newman
Posted by jeff acreman on April 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM
hi matt

great detail indeed, well done great capture (reminds me on the film 'the fly')

jeff acreman

Posted by David Kjaer on April 1, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Superb Matt - a joy to view!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Taylor on April 1, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Really great work Matt. :jump:

You're making me restless to get going with macros again. Never had much luck with stacking though... :frown:

Tim :toast: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on April 1, 2010 at 3:21 PM
many thanks for the comments.

Austin, I stacked these images 'manually' in PS by blending layers. In the past I've used CombineZM stacking software but now find it easier to do it by hand in PS. Thanks for your comment.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 1, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Truly amazing :toast: :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 2, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Hello Matt.

Its been said first class Macro work.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Bob Cox on April 2, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Stunning detail.

Bob.
Posted by Ben Gardner on April 2, 2010 at 1:17 PM
I am amazed by your macro work each and every time you post. amazing.
Posted by Craig Jones on April 2, 2010 at 7:15 PM
A stunning image :wink: :jump: :jump: when I look at this it's like an image within an image,the head being the main image but then the eye and the droplet of water composed in the manner you have is the second image for me,hope that makes sense Matt,stunning :wink: :wink: :wavey: :jump:
Posted by John Chapman on April 3, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Hi Matt, what a stunning image. :toast:
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on April 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Cracking macro shot, as ever, Matt!

Greg