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Aug 23, 2009 02:16 |  #1

I've always done the Hoverflys in flight with the 180L on AI servo and AF. Much much easier that way. Always been a bit of a goal to get one in flight with the MP-E65. This is the first I've got with the MP-E.


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Aug 23, 2009 02:38 |  #2

Lovely shots :)
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Aug 23, 2009 03:03 |  #3

Nice shots :)


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Aug 23, 2009 03:05 |  #4

brilliant detail! great shots


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Aug 23, 2009 03:41 |  #5

Nice shots


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Aug 23, 2009 07:26 |  #6

Beautiful shots!


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Aug 23, 2009 07:32 as a reply to  @ hlaricca's post |  #7

nice work, fine details.. beautiful shots


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Aug 23, 2009 08:26 |  #8

Nice HIF shot, but my fav is #1, love the sharpness of the eye.


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Aug 23, 2009 11:44 |  #9

super shots




  
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Aug 23, 2009 15:43 |  #10

Thanks for your comments.


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Aug 23, 2009 15:48 |  #11

Congrats! Great IF shot. Love the look of their legs when in flight. Well done.


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Aug 24, 2009 03:00 |  #12

Thanks


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