Series of shots of a cranefly, all focus stacked using zerene stacker. I did cheat a bit by trapping the cranefly with a glass and card, putting in a leaf and waiting for a while for the cranefly to settle. First tried shooting outside but the wind was moving the bug around so ended up doing a "model" shoot in the kitchen before releasing it back outside.

5Dmk2/MPE-65/430Ex flash.

Brian v.

These are awesome shots. I can't decide which I like better.

The more I see of some of the details of the beautiful creatures posted here on the FM forums the more I think that man, even with a good understanding of biology, would be hard pressed to design anything as efficient and functional as God's simplest creatures.

I want to than not only you, but all the fine photographers who post their amazing works here for all of us to enjoy.

excellent esp like the last shot

great set brian.the last 2 for me.great eye detail

great series Brian like #4 best

Thanks everybody for the comments
Brian v.

#2 and #4 are very nice, for me