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Jun 19, 2013 04:17 |  #1

Some shots of a soldier fly- female Chloromyia Formosa. First shot is natural light.
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Jun 19, 2013 07:11 |  #2

Wonderful shots Brian, especially the first.

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Jun 19, 2013 08:06 |  #3

nice set brian.
love the eyes on these guys

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Jun 19, 2013 09:01 |  #4

Lovely set.

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Jun 19, 2013 11:17 |  #5

Nice work Brian. Love the colors on the flies.

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Jun 19, 2013 11:51 |  #6

Stunning pictures!

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Jun 19, 2013 13:58 |  #7

Very well done Brian, these can be tricky subjects!




  
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Jun 19, 2013 14:07 |  #8

Nice. Like the eyes and the iridescence.

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Jun 19, 2013 17:39 |  #9

Nice shots and yeah tricky things to get a good shot

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Jun 20, 2013 01:02 |  #10

Thanks all for the comments :)
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Jun 22, 2013 01:36 |  #11

An excellent study Brian.

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Jun 22, 2013 01:37 |  #12

beautiful fly




  
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Jun 22, 2013 01:38 as a reply to  @ skyblue's post |  #13

Beautiful set Brian!

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Jun 22, 2013 01:49 |  #14

Thanks Bas, SB and Mark for the comments :)
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