Green Soldier Fly, Drone and a colourful Midge -- Macro in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jul 03, 2013 20:03 | #1

I have to admit, I find Soldier flies really tough to shoot. Blown hotspot on the back and I'm convinced the hairy eyes play havoc with focus!

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A typical fat Dronefly

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...and the colourful Midge

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Jul 03, 2013 20:23 | #2

Lovely captures!

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Jul 03, 2013 21:08 | #3

Very good captures and I haven't been able to get a decent shot of a Soldier fly yet.

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Jul 03, 2013 21:09 | #4

nice set Ian.
yes the soldiers are a nightmare to diffuse. love the midge

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Jul 04, 2013 00:12 | #5

Those are great shots.

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Jul 04, 2013 00:46 | #6

LOvely series of shots!
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Jul 04, 2013 02:23 | #8

Thank you all

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Jul 04, 2013 03:33 | #9

Great captures

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Jul 04, 2013 17:39 | #10

Lovely shots, Ian. The midge sure is gorgeous!

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