Macro Monday Fly

Monday Fly · 08:36 PM

photolady95 · 10-27-2013, 08:44 PM

Nice one Old. These would do well in my "show me your insects" thread in Mini Challenges, games and stories forum.

old4570 · 10-27-2013, 10:29 PM

Thank you .. Posted a latter picture ... Has defuse'r on flash , not nearly so ( burned is it )

photolady95 · 10-28-2013, 06:22 AM

Not really as burned as the other one. Suggestion when shooting these, they're better if you can shoot them facing you. In insect photography the eyes are what others look for in a great photo. I know it's not always easy to get them to face you, I shoot a lot of bugs too, sometimes they just don't want to cooperate with us.

old4570 · 10-28-2013, 07:01 AM

They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off

photolady95 · 10-28-2013, 07:14 AM

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They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off

That's true, but I was told if you wait they'll come back to the same place and you can maybe get a better shot. These, I believe, are called Long legged flies. Don't quote me as I'm not up to my fly ID's yet. I'm still learning.

bertwert · 08-20-2018, 04:40 PM

Very nice, exceptional detail

reh321 · 08-20-2018, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by old4570

They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off

I've noticed the butterflies in my yard showing similar behavior. Since my only access is from the south, I have to be patient to photograph their faces.

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10-27-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Nice one Old. These would do well in my "show me your insects" thread in Mini Challenges, games and stories forum.

10-27-2013, 10:29 PM	#3
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Thank you .. Posted a latter picture ... Has defuse'r on flash , not nearly so ( burned is it )

10-28-2013, 06:22 AM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Not really as burned as the other one. Suggestion when shooting these, they're better if you can shoot them facing you. In insect photography the eyes are what others look for in a great photo. I know it's not always easy to get them to face you, I shoot a lot of bugs too, sometimes they just don't want to cooperate with us.

10-28-2013, 07:01 AM	#5
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off

10-28-2013, 07:14 AM	#6
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Quote: They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off That's true, but I was told if you wait they'll come back to the same place and you can maybe get a better shot. These, I believe, are called Long legged flies. Don't quote me as I'm not up to my fly ID's yet. I'm still learning.

08-20-2018, 04:40 PM	#7
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Very nice, exceptional detail

08-20-2018, 04:42 PM	#8
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by old4570 They like to keep their backs to the sun , and usually only turn when they feel threatened and then they may take off I've noticed the butterflies in my yard showing similar behavior. Since my only access is from the south, I have to be patient to photograph their faces.