Comment from Jairos
Awesome. Great MACRO shot Amigo, this is fantastic detail exposure and colors, great detail and good initial impact, Good Luck on the contest, Jairos

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2016

thanks a lot jaime for your nice comments and top rating

Comment from Life is but a dream.
You have my vote. There is so much hair here that I find myself scratching.

Excellent all round photograph with perfect sharpness on that iridescent green fly.

ick.

Great photograph with inclusion of center of flower in the back. Looks like another winner LOL

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2016

thanks a lot Olga for your kind comments;
I'm so sorry to be the winner of YOUR contest.....LOL; but I never said you'll be the winner of this one.......

reply by Life is but a dream. on 07-Aug-2016

Sorry ? Why sorry? Rejoice, you beat your nemesis, for a change.

Comment from PeglegDeb
That's one amazing macro there.

Focus is fantastically sharp and crisp....the hairs on the flower...the hairs on the fly...wow. LOL...I have been swatting these things away all day. At least I think it was flies like this. I have never had such a close look before.

Honestly, this is just amazingly detailed. Colors look good. Nothing over done. I am surprised by your little guy's color....it's rather attractive....and those eyes....lol...like something out of a horror movie. 'Attack of the Green Fly'. Hell, I'd run for sure.

Anyway, he certainly fits the contest....in fact, he's made for it. Best of luck.

Deborah

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2016

thanks a lot Deborah for your lovely comments ;
I have a closer view.... will post for you

reply by PeglegDeb on 07-Aug-2016

my pleasure and will keep my eye open for it.

Comment from BENSIMO2010
wow, I liked it , expressive, impressive , excellent portrait for this green fly, high quality of image, so clear and neat like HD picture , really is so beautiful shot , nice background also , thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2016

thanks a lot for your nice comments

reply by BENSIMO2010 on 06-Aug-2016

you are welcome

Comment from Kbanich
I too enjoy capturing images of insects... Close up, they are amazing to review and look at. Your image has used sharp focus and nice dof to allow a true appreciation of both the fly and the gigantea. Well done. Kathy

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2016

many thanks kathy

Comment from Neilnap773
This is just awesome macro photography.. The sharpness and detail is stunning.. They are amazing looking creatures with a beautiful sheen to their body forms and it is frustrating that they are so loathed by us as a result of their habitats and annoyance however due to your presentation of such some of us can see them temporarily in a different light..

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2016

thanks a lot again

Comment from weiser
This is nice...it might be a fly...but it is crisp image...you can even see the flies hairs...nice use of macro photography..

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2016

thanks so much

Comment from jesuel
What a great photo I really like how you got in so close without scaring him off the depth and perspective are awesome as well fine work here

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016

thanks again

Comment from MKFlood
I have seen these green flies on many things from trash to crap. lol. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the fly is great. the capture of the light Is great. the image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016

thanks again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this loathsome iridescent green Blow Fly in "Fly Heaven" in the centre of the foul smelling Stapelia flower which it will pollenate as it goes to the flowers"Heart" and brush against the pollen laden stamens. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken withsuperb camera techniques & razir sharp focus showing us the fine details of the fly's eyes, wings, & hairy body.
Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016

merci beaucoup