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anthomya
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Copyright: George Veltchev (mwmod99) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 655 N: 3361] (14196)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-10-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 5D MKII, Sigma 70mm Macro
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-10-14 0:00
Viewed: 2635
Points: 14
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Anthomyia

Identification: Small(wingspan 10mm),resembling a slender house fly in build, but with contrasting silvery grey and black stripes across the body. There are 3 species in the region.

Biology: Larvae breed in rotting organic matter.

Habitat: Variety of vegetation types.

Image taken in RAW, ISO100
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Hello George,
An excellent macro of fly with nice clarity as well as sharpness, beautiful POV and depth,TFS and my regards,_Joy.

Hello George,
It had to be the prototype Mars rover. Up close, the insect looks amazing.
Regards
Lucja

Hello George

Great macro with excellent DOF, the POV being
at the level of the insect and the framing
slightly diagonally they bring dynamism to
the image, great focus, sharpness, details, TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2012-10-14 13:19]

Hi George,great great macro on this very small fly! Absolute perfection despite the light and position,i like it! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

How can a prickly insect, dank colors, be so explosively alive with jeweled expectations!

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2012-10-20 19:53]

Hello George,
I don't think you could possibly improve on a shot like this. It is top quality in every aspect of photography!!!
Ron

once again, a good one. as usual. but the light is a bit low, isn't it George? i mean, something is gloomy in the photograph..
Ruby

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