Tiny Fly Perched on Algae-Covered Rock Edge
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:10:03 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
This extreme close-up macro photograph captures a tiny fly with striking iridescent green eyes perched on the edge of a rocky, algae-encrusted surface at a tide pool location. Above the insect, a small translucent, gelatinous organism — likely a piece of sea lettuce or a small marine invertebrate — catches the light with a glossy, wet sheen. The background is beautifully rendered out of focus with soft grey and white bokeh circles, suggesting the shallow water or wet rock environment of an intertidal zone. The composition places the subjects on the far left edge of the frame, creating a dramatic sense of scale and isolation against the expansive blurred background. The wet surfaces and marine organisms confirm this was taken during a low tide exploration, with excellent use of the telephoto macro capability of the RF100-500mm lens.
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