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Red-Eye-Robber-Fly
Red-Eye-Robber-Fly
GregoryB


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Location: Firetrail near home
Date: Apr 18, 2008
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Snapshot, Nature
Date Uploaded: Apr 17, 2008

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 Another Robber Fly sitting on the fence about 30cm (1 foot) from a paper wasp's nest. I think he might have been eyeing up lunch but eventually flew off hungry. The fact that Rozy had her 100mm macro about 120mm (5") from his face had nothing to do with it. - At least thats what Rozy says.

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 04/24/2008 02:30:38 PM
I can just imagine you two arguing over who gets to shoot the bug! Your "broken" camera isn't just a ploy to get your hands on Roz's new toy, is it?

This is a really nice macro, Greg. I like that purple color to give it a somewhat alien look.
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 04/23/2008 08:24:10 PM
Very nice. Love the composition. Looks like a nagging mosquito minus the blood sucker.
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 04/19/2008 06:19:54 AM
Love those big red eyes. A bit soft on focus, but still impressive
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 04/18/2008 06:47:49 AM
Incredible detail and color...they look so prehistoric! :)
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 04/18/2008 03:12:54 AM
I love the way these guys hang on to things with those hairy legs! : )
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 04/18/2008 03:04:12 AM
Great colours!
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 04/18/2008 01:18:05 AM
I wish I had these around our home like you do.....
I like the balance of the detail color and DOF in this one.....
Just look at those eyes..... Awesome.....
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 04/17/2008 11:31:10 PM
Love his eyes!! That's a really good closeup.
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