Amongst Sunflowers

[brentbristol]

Found quite a few interesting critters amongst wild sunflowers in Ft Collins Colorado yesterday. All of the following images are single frames:
Camera: Canon 7D MK II
Lens: Canon MPE65 1X-5X at 1X
Flash: Canon MT-24EX
Diffusers: Ian McConnachie's vacuum molded diffusers

Bombylius species Bee Fly: 1X, 1/250th sec, f/11

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Jagged Ambush Bugs on a Dinner Date: 1X, 1/250th sec, f/11

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Ahhhh...sharing a meal...isn't it romantic?: 2X, 1/250th sec, f/11

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[Guido]

Very nice results!

[MarkSturtevant]

Very good! The ambush bugs are what I like to call: Insect life, briefly summarized.