Horsefly Compound Eye Macro in Lamplight in on lichen-covered bark in Chiclayo

Horsefly Compound Eye Macro in Lamplight

by Felicia Mann

Soft tungsten light illuminates the intricate hexagonal facets of a horsefly's compound eye, each facet reflecting a warm, amber glow. The insect rests against rough, lichen-covered bark, its surface textured with patches of pale green and gray moss. Dark, fine hairs line the edge of the eye, catching the light in sharp contrast to the smooth, polished lenses. Shadows fall deeply into the grooves between the ommatidia, showing depth and three-dimensionality. Nearby surfaces show soft, diffuse reflections of the overhead lamp, hinting at the humid, wet season air without visible moisture. The tight framing isolates the eye, emphasizing its mechanical complexity and the tactile quality of the insect's exoskeleton against the organic bark.

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horsefly compound eye macro photography insect detail lichen tungsten light bark texture Chiclayo
Camera Nikon FM10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon FM10 photos, grab one online.
Lens 24-70mm f/2.8
Focal Length 26mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 800
Film Cinestill 50D daylight
Location on lichen-covered bark in Chiclayo
Date 2018-01-11
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -6.7818, -79.8244
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