Various bugs

[Ex_Fisherman]

The weather is nice this afternoon, lots of clouds to diffuse the sun. There are a couple of bugs that cooperate long enough for me to focus. C&C welcome.

[doubletakes]

They're all great but that first one is just classic!!

[eeJamesK]

Amazing spotty eyes, and what a coating of pollen! What's the second one - those big pincers almost look ant-like?

Fabulous as always Sinh, like opening a door onto another world.

James.

[Dave Slaughter]

Holy cow, how nice! Could you please post what equipment and settings you use to get these close-ups? DOF is really good for such macro shots.

[krysta5674]

Whoaaa that bugger is bathing in pollen! lol
I leave impressed, as always

[Ex_Fisherman]

Thanks all for the comments. James, I have no idea what these bugs are. I'll have to start some research on these little critters and name them. Dave, I use the Canon EF-100mm macro lens with Kenko extension tubes. All shots are handheld, with MT-24EX twin macro flash. I have a 50D body. Normally, I use my MP-E65 Macro lens, but on this outing, I use the EF-100mm because I want to shoot some butterflies as well. The EF-100mm can focus to infinity, where as the MP-E65 have a maximum working distance about 4 inches, which scares the heck out of those butterflies.

[Chiers]

Wow!! Amazing shots. The eyes on that first critter are really weird.I have never seen anything like them.

[Ex_Fisherman]

Thanks Sherry for the comment.
I think I still have to tone down the flash a little. It still seems harsh after looking at it.