Just enough for a portrait: the head of a gnat.

A crop of the gnat portrait shows the lens of the gnats compound eyes. (Click image for 100% view.)

The gnat shown here is a rather nondescript creature as far as bugs go, but I was tickled when I more or less nailed the head or face shot above. Getting the focus on such tiny target is always good for a boost of confidence and energy. Ironically, however, the seemingly easier lateral shot (below) did not come out as nicely. At the time I had an overwhelming obsession with high magnification and face shots (now I’d say it is just whelming), and my personal focus, perhaps not coincidentally, matched up well with these images.

A little more surface but a little less focus on the lateral view of the same gnat.