Ha, those conditions are a real PITA. A pity the eyes aren't a little bit sharper but there's plenty of other goodness to compensate.

Nicely done. Agree, you really nailed it on the eye

I've been known to save a bug or two from the pool. This is a great looking shot.

wings flapping or not, you nailed the eyes. Great macro.

The weirdest looking plants

How did Rod spot that? I thought my screen had dirt on it. Oh wait it does. Nice shot

Baked; baking. Big raptor on the far left?

Intriguing looking out/in combination, both subjects probably wanting to swap places

Nicely done, I like the cool tones and of course big fan of the bug

I see the attraction, especially the backlit bird and its immediate surrounds.