I spotted this one hanging (from one leg) off a large blade of the tall grass I was walking in. As I slowly moved closer to take a photograph, I noticed a jumping spider watching the scene from about a foot and a half away. So I had to decide between the two, and as usual, I went for the jumping spider. I took several photographs of the spider, got all the shots I wanted, and carefully turned to see if this robber was still hanging there.
To my surprise, it was still there. As I moved in closer, I noticed it had captured a bee, and there was a few tiny flies hanging out around the robber. I was afraid I would scare it away if I tried to change lenses so I used the setup I was using for the spider photos (50mm reversed on extension tubes) to take a few photos of the robber.
This photo isn't the best focused of the bunch, but it was the only photo were that little fly (seen in the bottom right of the frame) wasn't sitting on the robber's eyes.
I totally forgot to take photos of this fly and its catch in their entirety, and by the time I had taken 10-15 photos at this magnification, it became fed-up with me and flew away.
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Diep159 50 months ago | reply
Your flickr is so awesome
arnold26 49 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Micro Prey, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
great capture!
cotinis 49 months ago | reply
Very nice indeed. (Seen in Micro Prey group.) I think the little flies are probably milichiid flies, which are known for coming in to take fluids when robber flies, and other predators. See BugGuide Milichiidae and such examples as this one.
tomatito rodriguez 49 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called HQ Macro (invitation only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
skassam 49 months ago | reply
Amazing details!
Thanks for the story.
David Panevin 49 months ago | reply
The details are fantastic, well done on an excellent macro shot.
darbians 46 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ITS A BUG EAT BUG WORLD, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
e_monk 45 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff That Sees, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
e_monk 45 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Six Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Filan 42 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called MACROLICIOUS GROUP **VOTE**, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
pintoki 42 months ago | reply
awsome picture! what set up are u using to get this close? (lens/flash) wish i could get that close!
nicksmacro 42 months ago | reply
I know your working distances are really small. I'd LOVE to know your secrets for stalking and approaching your subjects.
Your shots are magical. :-)
MD_MC 42 months ago | reply
PHENOMENAL SHOT SEEN IN:
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*****MACROLICIOUS CAPTURE*****
Please tag this with "MACROLICIOUS"
-Azri 38 months ago | reply
super stunning !!
Bill_Cross 38 months ago | reply
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Enrico Lo Storto 37 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Foggia e dintorni (COMMENT PLEASE!!!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Eren Caner 37 months ago | reply
incredible shot
doitsunosensei 36 months ago | reply
Perfect!
Love the details!
PhotographicBlog.com 20 months ago | reply
Great Shot :)
We included it in our post :
25 Incredible Close-up Macro Photos of Insects
Nev Cross 15 months ago | reply
Excellent shot.