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Chrysops
Copyright © 2009 johnnyn

Chrysops
Pearl River County, Mississippi, USA
May 8, 2009
Size: 8mm BL

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Contributed by johnnyn on 8 May, 2009 - 4:48pm

neat image
That's a great shot of the colorful compound eyes.
Curious, are you cooling these guys down and setting them up on a lightbox? I like the results you're getting. It's different.
… Andrew Williams, 10 May, 2009 - 6:16pm login or register to post comments

 
Try setting them on white typing paper with a clear plastic
disposable bowl over the top with cutout on top and side,you get some
bounce on your flash for the overhead shot, I also use a clear plastic
vial for side shot and front,its easy to brighten them up with a white background with no shadows.
… johnnyn, 10 May, 2009 - 9:43pm login or register to post comments

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