Mixed Flys

[GOLDENORFE]

Finaly got some decent dolichopid fly shots, they always seem to turn as shutter pressed. a couple others added also.
hope you like them.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2658839981_76ab374ab4_o.jpg

this one appears not very sharp?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2659665774_30fe15fdb1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2659666762_cc1918fcf1_o.jpg

this fly was covered in spines all over body
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2659666128_906cae1f32_o.jpg

carniverous fly looking fat after meal!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2658838983_2e73ca9938_o.jpg

thanks for looking.
phil
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[Jack'll do]

Excellent series Phil. As you point out the second shot is a little soft but the 3rd, 4th, and 5th more than make up for that. :clap

[InsuredDisaster]

Could you tell me what lense you used and your set up? The seem really cool photos.

[TwistedJ]

Yes you did get some great shots. Wow!

[Lord Vetinari]

Lovely series Phil :)
Dolichopids can be a pain as they seem to react to the pre-flash - I've taken lots of photos of the bottom of their legs :)

Think the spiny fly must be a Tachinid.

Brian V.

[GOLDENORFE]

Could you tell me what lense you used and your set up? The seem really cool photos.

i used canon 100mm macro+ full set kenko tubes for first 3 shots & 36mm tube for last 2 shots.
phil

[GOLDENORFE]

Lovely series Phil :)
Dolichopids can be a pain as they seem to react to the pre-flash - I've taken lots of photos of the bottom of their legs :)

Think the spiny fly must be a Tachinid.

Brian V.

thanks brian, yes i have had loads of leg pictures too!
used manual flash, there for no preflash i presume.
phil

[Skippy]

Finaly got some decent dolichopid fly shots, they always seem to turn as shutter pressed. a couple others added also.
hope you like them.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

this one appears not very sharp?
this fly was covered in spines all over body
carniverous fly looking fat after meal!
thanks for looking.
phil
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Hi Phil, I love the composure of image number 3, and the holes in the leaves make for a great forground and background in that shot.

My mother likes the last shot, and want to know why it doesn't look like the flies she sees in the summer :D

My favourite is Image No. 3 :thumb ... Skippy :D
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[GOLDENORFE]

Hi Phil, I love the composure of image number 3, and the holes in the leaves make for a great forground and background in that shot.

My mother likes the last shot, and want to know why it doesn't look like the flies she sees in the summer :D

My favourite is Image No. 3 :thumb ... Skippy :D
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thanks maxine, it is a carnivorous fly, seem to have quite a few around recently, they dont hang out with normal flys,lying in wait to catch a poor unsuspecting fly i guess.
phil