First macro bug shot!

I've seen some really cool macro shots of bugs and creepy crawlies and since doing my flower macro shots I've realised just how hard it must be to take a shot of something so tiny that moves so erratically!

I've wanted to attempt a bug macro shot for a while but alas - couldn't find any bugs around!

Well I walked into the backyard this morning and spotted this little bug flitting about and thought that this could be my chance.

So here is my first attempt at a bug shot with my macro lens...