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The Robber got his Skeeter

 
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May 26, 2011 18:52 |  #1

) I was photographing this Robberfly, who by the way was very cooperative, he was on the hunt, pearched on his hunting spot, he'd dart off then return,, dart off then return, he finally returned with this mosquito which he allowed me to photograph,, shorty thereafter he discarded that mosquito and returned with a FULLY gorged mosquito, filled to the brim with blood,, I can only assume it was MY blood :shock: he wrestled with that mosquito for a second then disappeared and I never saw him again,, these are all shot using a Canon 40D, Sigma 105mm macro lens, off camera flash diffused, Raw format, Manual mode and hand held,, I saw some light filtering through the trees highlighting a tree behind him, so I positioned myself to where the light was behind him therefore giving a nice background color,,

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May 26, 2011 19:40 |  #2

Wow, really great series. Tell him to keep up the good work. :)


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May 26, 2011 20:15 |  #3

awesome set...


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May 26, 2011 23:36 |  #4

Wonderful shots, esp like the first one.


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May 27, 2011 00:32 |  #5

Agreed, really great series.
I love the last one!
Wonderful job, both of ya! :D


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May 27, 2011 01:22 |  #6

Wonderful series !
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May 27, 2011 02:33 |  #7

nice set of man's best friend, they often land on my clothing.


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May 27, 2011 03:16 |  #8

lovely series, I like the first and 4th shot best :)


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May 27, 2011 03:53 |  #9

Nice set, esp like 1.


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May 27, 2011 05:49 |  #10

awesome set, #4 is the winner for me. well done!


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May 27, 2011 09:26 |  #11

super series




  
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May 27, 2011 10:47 |  #12

thank you all for the comments !! yep, anything that takes care of the dreaded mosquito is alright in my book ;)


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May 27, 2011 10:57 |  #13

I didn't notice it before, but not only did he catch it, he is sucking it dry like a juice pack with a straw. You can see the mosquito's body getting shriveled up as it gets sucked out. LOL


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May 27, 2011 11:48 |  #14

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I didn't notice it before, but not only did he catch it, he is sucking it dry like a juice pack with a straw. You can see the mosquito's body getting shriveled up as it gets sucked out. LOL

yes indeed,, thats the nature of HIS business ;) he injects a tissue dissolving saliva into his victim then using his Proboscis he sucks them dry :p


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May 27, 2011 12:37 |  #15

These are great Jim.


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