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Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
1st PlaceLong-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
Refocused


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Square Crop VIII (DPL2026-1A) (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro MF
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 2500
Shutter: 1/400
Date Uploaded: Jun 25, 2026

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Statistics
Place: 1 out of 80
Avg (all users): 7.2239
Avg (participants): 7.2414
Avg (non-participants): 7.1111
Views since voting: 131
Views during voting: 130
Votes: 67
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

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 07/13/2026 09:13:31 AM
Congratulations! One of two of my top picks, Beautiful Macro.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2026 08:40:34 AM
DPL really is tough on people when I of all people would be your lone 10 on this unbelievably pristine piece of work. :-P
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2026 06:50:04 AM
Originally posted by roz:
WOWSERS .. !! ..
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC .. !! ..
these are one of my favourite insects to photograph btw .. along with robberflies .. unfortunately i havent see the long legged flies for a couple of years .. which has saddened me ..
lucky you to find one . photograph it so beautifully .. and pretty much get a ribbon . !! . :)


Thank you SO MUCH for the comment Roz. It means a lot to me especially coming from the Master of insect photography:)!!!!!
 07/13/2026 06:46:55 AM
Thanks to everyone for the great comments and the ultimate compliment of comparison to the magnificent insect photography of Roz. I have always marveled at her work and to even come close has been an aspiration.

This time of year the insects are helping themselves to my garden. My wife always knows where to find me. I am either pulling weeds or taking pictures! I have seen some very unusual bugs this year. I guess my garden has been especially inviting!
07/13/2026 12:38:53 AM
No way!!!

Larry!!!

Whoa!!!

You “refocused” in a way I didn’t see coming!!

This is phenomenal!

I thought Roz had stepped up her game!

Wow!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2026 12:36:13 AM
What a great impression of Roz, she has some competition now, ;) way to go on winning the first blue in DPL.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/12/2026 11:02:39 AM
WOW! Roz?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/12/2026 10:29:12 AM
Love the detail, especially the hairy-looking bits on his head.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/08/2026 06:50:23 PM
WOWSERS .. !! ..
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC .. !! ..
these are one of my favourite insects to photograph btw .. along with robberflies .. unfortunately i havent see the long legged flies for a couple of years .. which has saddened me ..
lucky you to find one . photograph it so beautifully .. and pretty much get a ribbon . !! . :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/07/2026 11:14:49 AM
Looks like a top three for sure. Congratulations on an incredible capture and some really fine processing. The square crop is just the chef's kiss.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/06/2026 05:33:32 PM
Fantastic! My pick for the Blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/06/2026 11:10:56 AM
The details and colors are amazing! And I like the dof.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/06/2026 02:51:13 AM
Beautiful image. A few sensor spots you should have removed ...
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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