Gall Midge (Cecidomyiidae)


Posted by Tim Zurowski on Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:19 am

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OM-1,  Zuiko 90mm f/2.8 Macro, ISO 200,  f/7.1,  1/100's,  Godox Flash with Cygnustech diffuser

Taken at my night light setup.  These guys are really small and cool looking. About 30 frames taken hand held and stacked in Helicon Focus.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:24 pm
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Great capture of this small insect, the details, setting and colors add to it. The larger image looks even better.
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by david fletcher on Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:34 pm
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Terrific shot Tim! Quite something to see this in such detail.
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by Yun Gao on Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:26 pm
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Beautiful colors and clean shot of a delicate insect. Very interesting antennae and long legs.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Mar 23, 2025 4:39 pm
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Wonderful closeup- love the long legs and leafy perch. Such patience you have!
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by Tom Whelan on Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:12 pm
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Excellent stacked detail, the long legs look great in this.
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by John Labrenz on Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:01 pm
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well done....surprised that he/she would stay still for the images.
 

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