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Happy Pose

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted January 9, 2012261 views11 comments

Looking back through images from last summer, I found this one of a cool fly that looked just plain happy to pose for me atop a daisy. Nikon D700, 180 macro, iso 200, f4.5, 1/250. Larger image provided for better fly detail. Comments welcome.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on January 9, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Wow - very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on January 10, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Such clarity. Fantastic.

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Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on January 10, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Excellent job on the fly Scott.I like the sharpness,details and comp.even the color comp. is sweet.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

A fine shot indeed- Like the contrast between the sharp detail of the fly against the narrow DOF of the flower- Very well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Hi Scott

I like how the fly stands out against the soft. flower disk!! great detail and color in the larger version

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 11, 2012 at 12:26 AM

If i had beautiful iridescent wings, I'd be happy to pose for the camera, too. Perfect dof. the detail of the fly is excellent. Very nicely done

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on January 11, 2012 at 9:21 AM

This is just fantastic Scott, the detail in the wings and the eye, the dof and the colors are all wonderful. I really like that contrasting green of the bg with the yellow of the daisy.

Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments

Comment posted by Basil Greber on January 12, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Love the green eye(s) and the iridescence of the wings. The color temperature seems to be a bit on the cold side for my taste - however, on the positive side, this makes the background green stand out due to the blueish hue.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Even though these can be pesky critters they sure can have some beautiful coloring which you have captured nicely. I also like his pose and the comp you made for this photo. Great detail on the bug.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Beautiful focal plane with the sharp point on the front of the fly. Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM

Well you looked at my fly, I'll look at yours...Hey, that didn't sound right

Sharp details subject, really like way the fly stands out in the frame.
Cool iridescent colors on the little guy too

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