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[Paul Iddon]

First macro attempt with the new 450D was this flying thingy which found its way into the window over the top of the front door.

So I grabbed a leafy stem from the garden plant outside (it is raining and quite windy today, so no outdoor shots to practice) and stood it in a little bottle after encouraging the said fly to step onto the greenery.

So shot with the use of flash as it is dull and gloomy, I got a few of the fly including this one of it driking from a droplet of rain water.

There'll be better to come as time and subjects allow, so be ready

Exif:

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Image Date: 2009:05:27 13:16:18
Flash Used: Yes (Manual)
Focal Length: 105.0mm
CCD Width: 4.18mm
Exposure Time: 0.250 s (1/4)
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Extension Tubes (3)





http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800bug01.jpg


Paul.

[Paul Iddon]

I added 2 more.

Might help with an ID.

I'm wondering if it is a robber fly, or a parasitic wasp or something... Will have to try and find out...


Both images are UNSHARPENED btw.


http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800bug1.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/pauliddon002/800bug2.jpg


Paul.

[GOLDENORFE]

good shot paul, its a sawfly. this species very difficult to expose right with black and white markings.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[Paul Iddon]

Cheers Phil.

I'll google it and have a read! :)

Paul.

[Lord Vetinari]

Good captures Paul,
Not sure if this is a sawfly or a solitary wasp of some type.
Brian v.

[Paul Iddon]

Thanks Brian.

Now the cat is amongst the pigeons, lol...


Paul.