Comment from avmurray
This is indeed a great entry for this contest, and I suppose landing on this flower wasn't the smartest this fly could have done. I especially like how well you have brought out the fine shine in the fly body, and how well we can see the small hairs on the surface of the flower.

Your focus is spot on and sharp showing such clear and well defined details both in the fly and the flower, and the exposure is perfect.

The format you have cropped the photo into works well and the fly is nicely placed off to the left. A great looking and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2019

thanks a lot Annie for your lovely comments

reply by avmurray on 19-Jan-2019

You are more than welcome.

Comment from willie
Very interesting! This fly is very close but not sure if it is considered macro. I like it as far as that goes. The colors are interesting to see and I like the pattern.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2019

thank you;
this is one of the few TRUE macro ! ratio 1:1

Comment from Danielle Andrukitis
Very interesting photo! I loved reading more about it in the backstory. I can see how that little fly would be confused. Excellent display of a close up here. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2019

many thanks danielle

Comment from Daphne Oberon
A very impressive shot of this beautiful green, carrion seeking blowfly and intriguingly mysterious imitative "flowering vegetable"! What interesting fibers between the pattern of red lines. Plants are so diverse! My admiration! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

many thanks again

Comment from Mary Christman
This is really interesting! Thanks for the history and background that goes with this photo!
I'm not a fly fan, they kind of gross me out! Lol
But this is well done!
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

thanks a lot mary

Comment from michiganmike
I had a friend who was a horticulturist and he grew one of these repugnant flowers several years ago. He has long since died and I would not repeat his experiment even if I knew I could get a fine shot like this one.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

many thanks again;
I grow them in a greenhouse: imposible to keep at home !

Comment from dalebraatz
A very interesting looking image of this flower and fly, like the color, looks like skin textures, very nice how you can see the details in the fly,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

many thanks dale

reply by dalebraatz on 14-Jan-2019

Your welcome

Comment from a.samathasena
Good Luck.Glad To see this wonderful macro shot and scene.The Beautiful green fly and macro details with flower are make a nice nature scene.The Fly red eye green body and wings are very clear and show the nice macro details.I like this excellent work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

thanks a lot again

Comment from nikman
A very nice and interesting entry into the competition posted here! Your fine composition allows us very enjoyable views of your fascinating plant and it's visitor. Sharpness and exposure are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

thanks so much

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
An interesting picture of the beautiful if pungent Stapelia with a visiting iridescent green Blowfly attracted by the odour of rotting flesh. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

merci suzanne