No flash @LunarSea though the image has a real flashed feel to it, especially the darkening of the background which has been caused by a 36mm extension tube and the already dark background.
I do use manual flash for most of my insects which have a similar look and feel to them.
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Yes really nice, especially the first image. Are you using flash @Sheps?
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
Dahlia Little Tiger...........
And again more opened with more red.......
Comma on a verbena...........
Oriental poppy........
I do use manual flash for most of my insects which have a similar look and feel to them.