Texas sized mosquitos

[Maestro]

Actually it is robber fly, the genus Diogmite. This guy was perched and he wasn't moving. I even shook the little rod he was on, but he wasn't flying anywhere!









As I turned around I actually caught this swallowtail in flight.



Uncropped version

[Immad2]

1. eeewwww, skeeters! I hate skeeters! Great shots though!

The Swallowtail in flight is cool!:bounce: :thumbsup: :applause:

[Blue_In_AK]

2. Hey, that's what I was going to say...

Eeeewwwww ..... More fun with your fancy new lens, huh, Maestro? Very cool the way you can see his hairy little legs.

[Maestro]

3. Actually, that was my kit lens.

I was too close for the telephoto so this is just the ole stand-by, but it is no slouch either. :)

[insane_cratic_gal]

4. I think

those are great shots..

Nice use of light..and fantastic detail .. look at those legs! Makes you just want to smack it! lol

[Maestro]

5. I'm waffling back and forth on investing

in a good macro lens for these close-up shots but I just don't know. I'd also like another telephoto lens with a bit more reach.