An image I have waited a long time to get...and finally managed it (plus other shots)

IPClark

I have never managed to capture a ladybird/bug just about to take off in a natural environment. Today I finally got it and I am very pleased.

These were all taken with my 100 F2.8L and a 12mm Ext. Tube attached. Single images at F11



And some other shots of the same ladybird prior to its flight



Very similar shot only on a different leaf.



A little jumper on our fence



And a fly




...here's one that I didn't quite succeed on although the wing movement is nice

Lord Vetinari

Lovely series Ian - the ladybird takeoff shot is something special- I've not managed that yet
Brian v.

IPClark

Thank you Brian. I'd seen it fly from one leaf to another and saw how it was doing it so watching carefully, I was ready