On Wed, Mar 14, 2012, at 09:27 AM, Dean Hansen wrote:
> Joel's little insect resting on the stigma/whatever of the crocus bloom
> looks to me like a midge, family Chironomidae. Hope Don Holbrook
> concurs. Small head beneath large thorax, long hind legs extending
> back--but, hey, Joel, get back in there with your OM 38/2.8 lens on your
> 65-116 auto extension tube and T28 twin macro flashes, and I'd be able
> to give a more certain ID. Lovely shot, though, varmint or not.
> Dean
Thanks for looking and for the comments, Dean (and all who commented --
thanks!).
I actually have a 38, but it's the older 3.5 version. Only have used it
with the bellows. Must try it with the tube and flashes. Thanks for
the inspiration.
Joel W.
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