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The Fly

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 2, 2014127 views6 comments
Common House Fly perched on some exterior house trim/siding.

F/20, 1/25th, ISO 400, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 + 1.4x & fill.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 2, 2014 at 8:40 AM
Unique look at this common subject, Howard. Excellent lighting showing superb detail in the fly. Well done. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 2, 2014 at 11:38 AM
I think I remember this movie from the 50s/60s, Howard. You've got some great detail in the head here.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 2, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Is this a portraiture of Jeff Goldblum?.... :biggrin:

Although I'm sure I've seen the original movie years ago, I've not seen the version with Jeff as of yet.

The image has amazing detail and to be real honest, a bit frightening seeing it this magnified. Gives me the willies thing about a kid buddy of mine telling me about when living on a dairy farm he had to dodge flies as he drank his milk.......Yuk !.. :eek:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on November 2, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Pretty fly for a house fly. Nice take on an everyday critter. f/20 really brings it all together. :toast:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 3, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Hi Howard :wavey: Great in your face shot... detail to die for. :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 3, 2014 at 8:57 PM
Great detail and dof. The lighting is very natural.
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