Fly mix

[LordV]

Some recent fly shots - many taken on a dew covered sun chair.
Brian V.

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2893821633_78502bc66c_o.jpg

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[obecanobe]

Great captures Brian, in particular the last 3.

[spidermanrbryce2006]

brilliant series Brian!!!

[khall]

Until now didn't know flies had hairs on their backs. The 5th is my pick, excellent colour and detail.

[troypiggo]

All great, but #5 just has that "Wow" factor - absolutely outstanding.

[orionmystery]

Aweseome set, love 5 and 7 :)

[lordmint]

My God.. the details on #5.. amazing.

[LordV]

Thanks for looking and commenting everybody - much appreciated :)

Brian V.

[kona77]

WOW, almost tossed my cookies. I saw "Fly mix" as a last post and thought it was transportation. Having just finished my lunch I clicked on the link then got an instant knot in my throat.

All clear now, great photos. How do you get so close without them moving?

[lordmint]

LordV,

Was #5 a single shot or stacked?

[LordV]

Thanks Kona - hope you didn't lose your cookies :)
Some info here on approaching bugs without scaring them http://www.flickr.com/groups/macroviewers/discuss/72057594073223102/

Lordm - #5 is a 2 shot focus stack. All the shots have some focus stacking except #2.

Brian v.

[wabbit]

all are fantastic, except #2.. I think it's a bit sub par for you.. aside from the colorful background.

[LordV]

all are fantastic, except #2.. I think it's a bit sub par for you.. aside from the colorful background.


Thanks Rab :)

was doing a limited DOF shot in #2 :)
Brian V.

[striving]

The quality of your work, not just in the magnification, but in the focus, settings and composition is awesome man. You rock.

[rtester]

LordV, as always, you are an inspiration!

[Dalantech]

Love the wicked details in the last three frames 8-)

[SwingBopper]

I'm kind of partial to the last one. He looks like a very sophisticated fellow (or gal).