Comment from Terri Fors
I had a blooming starfish flower plant once. Nice to look at but whew the smell. This is a fantastic photograph of this fly. Shows all the cool colors with great detail.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

thanks a lot terri for your kind comments and top rating

Comment from iPhone7
Another great shot of the flies that often cover these plants.

I like the reflection of the emerald greens and blues of these flies.

Best of fortune in the contest Fred ~ Steve

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

thanks so much again

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Truly great work and amazing great macro scene.Green fly and macro details,face eyes green body and hair,b/g and all are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are great.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

many thanks sam

Comment from T.davisartsandcrafts
I love this! I mean I hate flies but I love how clear you can see those red eyes, so much detail. I really love that teal green color and how you can almost count every hair on its back. Wish I had a six for you.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

thanks a lot

Comment from jesuel
what an amazing photo I am amazed at how close you got in on this the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and I like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

many thanks james

Comment from Sange
Outstanding Fly macro!
Not easy to do, but you have superbulous clarity and focus down to ever last tiny hair on the fly and flower.
Those eyes are the BOMB!
Fine camera techs and great colors and controlled exposure.
GOOD LUCK!
This is your best shot of this flower and fly so far. ;)

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

wow! thanks a lot Sandra for your fantastic comments and top rating

reply by Sange on 20-Aug-2016

=) fine work BUD!

Comment from michiganmike
A meticulously sharp image. The cropping is excellent and the depth of field is noteworthy at this magnification. Great colors and a superb shot all the way around. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

thanks a lot mike for your nice comments and top rating

Comment from GaliaG
No, I do not, you are very ugly

excellent focus, details and cropping

good composition and presentation

good luck with the contest

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

toda raba

Comment from MKFlood
cute title. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the fly's facial is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

GREAT! many thanks Mark

Comment from Imaginos
Yes, little bug, I like your red eyes. I also love the shine of the silver-green skin. Despite their germ passing abilities, I think flies are quite pretty. And this is a lovely picture of one.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

thanks so much