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Red Eyed Fly

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 2, 20061,430 views7 comments

I just received my latest macro lens and even though the weather isn't cooperating I found a few minutes and a few willing subjects to test it this afternoon. I don't think it did bad at all considering the dark, cloudy, windy conditions. Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful...can't wait.

An ID on this fly would be greatly appreciated.

Nikon D70
Nikon 70-180mm Micro Nikkor at 180mm
f/18
1/3 sec w/remote shutter release and tripod
ambient (poor) light

Comments welcome

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Tom Rojahn on June 3, 2006 at 5:00 AM

very, very nice, crisp and somewhat 'in action'

Registered on April 5, 2006, 72 Posts, 171 Comments

Comment posted by Randy Harrison on June 3, 2006 at 10:02 AM

Nice job getting it sharp Mike. I just hate the look of flies close up.. One of my favorite shots is a fly just like this being eaten by a small Orchard spider.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 468 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by W. Tracy Parnell on June 3, 2006 at 11:46 AM

Great shot-excellent detail!

Registered on March 4, 2004, 27 Posts, 1638 Comments

Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on June 3, 2006 at 2:39 PM

Great shot!

Registered on August 18, 2005, 23 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on June 4, 2006 at 9:12 AM

I really want your lens Mike, would you mind if I borrow it for a month or so?!?

It looks like the lighting worked in your favor at this end. Great detail

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Maples on June 4, 2006 at 11:53 AM

Sure, Will...for a (phe)nominal fee I'll be glad to lease it to you for a while

It is taking some nice shots. I got an Assassin Bug predating a beetle yesterday. I'll post one tonight.

Registered on January 4, 2005, 285 Posts, 731 Comments

Comment posted by Leann Greene on June 5, 2006 at 8:58 AM

Detail is finer than hairs on a fly's leg-oh wait it is hair on a fly's leg...

Registered on January 25, 2006, 223 Posts, 3566 Comments