Today's Lesson in Nature -- Macro in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jun 23, 2012 22:24 | #1

I'm always amazed at when I learn about our natural world every time I step out the door. The camera is a great tool to discover what I, and many others, would ordinarily just walk right past.

For example, I came across this Picture-winged fly sitting on a thistle leaf.

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A very colorful and unique character, indeed.

Then he turned and "flagged me" with one wing,

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Then another:

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Before ambling off on the underside of the leaf and disappearing.

Pretty amazing creatures out there to teach us more about the world we live in.

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Jun 23, 2012 23:23 | #2

i never knew something that beautiful existed - thanks for sharing it. the shots are amazing, the colors and composition are stunning. really like that first one you posted.

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Jun 24, 2012 00:01 | #4

i hav never seen this one before, closer shot would be great indeed.nice catch

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Jun 24, 2012 01:00 | #5

Wonderful - that fly looks hand painted !
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Jun 24, 2012 01:45 | #6

Excellent set.

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Jun 24, 2012 02:50 | #7

What an extraordinary creature. Thanks for posting it.

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Jun 24, 2012 16:21 as a reply to @ Natuurfreak's post | #10

Excellent. Very interesting.

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Jun 24, 2012 18:27 | #11

That's an amazing fly. Nice series.

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Jun 24, 2012 18:38 | #12

That is an attractive little dude, nice captures.

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Jun 24, 2012 19:12 | #13

I never thought I would say something like this, but Great Fly!

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Jun 24, 2012 22:13 as a reply to @ LHeyden's post | #14

WOW, that is like the holy grail of flies, so gorgeous

thanks for sharing those shots, you made my day!

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