Crunchy Meat Pie and other culinary delights!

[Toko]

Ok, that Red Headed fly is the worst ever!

Good thing the first robber fly looks like a moth!

Expert knowledge unfolding here , correct ID for the Bromophila caffra

[BluTuna]

Interesting bugs

[BluTuna]

Ok, that Red Headed fly is the worst ever!

Good thing the first robber fly looks like a moth!

For once I almost agree with you! That fly is pretty revolting - wouldn't want one crawling on my food.

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[BluTuna]

Ok, that Red Headed fly is the worst ever!

Good thing the first robber fly looks like a moth!

Expert knowledge unfolding here , correct ID for the Bromophila caffra

Thanks for the ID, that one's in the book but I didn't have it when I wrote the entry!

[BluTuna]

Here's the missing Robber Fly.

[RogerFraser]

BT really enjoying your macro pictures ,you definitely inspiring me to look for some macro equipment .The last Wasp looks really intense

[BluTuna]

BT really enjoying your macro pictures ,you definitely inspiring me to look for some macro equipment .The last Wasp looks really intense

Thanks Roger, I use a Tamron 90mm Macro lens - the old one without VR. Optically it's excellent but it is slow to focus and sometimes hunts for focus. This may be a compatibility problem with the D5100 as I had similar issues with my Tamron 150-600 which have gone away with the D7200. I have yet to try the macro on the new camera.

If I was looking for a macro lens now I'd probably go for a used Nikkor 105mm Macro.

The settings I use for macro shots with the built in flash are Manual - 1/200 @ F13, adjusted as necessary.

[Flutterby]

I like how you just casually throw a cheetah pic in amongst all the bugs!

[BluTuna]

I like how you just casually throw a cheetah pic in amongst all the bugs!

Just checking to see if you are still awake!

[Pumbaa]

Wonderful insect shots once again, BluTuna