I'm a nature lover and avocational Entomological researcher who has seen so many cool and beautiful things in nature that I decided I needed to capture this beauty in pictures and share it with a broad audience.

My favorite subjects are the robber flies (Asilidae). They are just so photogenic. My Entomological research is focused mainly on beetles.

Equipment as of November 2015:

1) Canon 70D body

2) Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens

3) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens

4) Canon MT24EX twin flash

5) Ian McConnachie diffuser for MT24EX (fits MT26EX as well)

Added March 2016:

1) Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens

Added February 2017:

1) Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens

Added August 2018:

1) Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro lens

Added October 2018:

1) Canon 80D body (Canon 70D body now serves as backup)

2) Canon EF 1.4x III Teleconverter

Added April 2021:

1) Canon MT26EX twin flash

Any tips from more seasoned and skilled photographers would be greatly appreciated.