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Fly eating honey

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Posted by Matt Cole on December 29, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Fly eating honey
I found this fly in my garden during the mild weather just before Christmas. I offered it a blob of honey which it gratefully accepted and it let me take its photograph in return :smile:

A larger version is available here.

Canon 30D with MP-E 65 macro lens.

f11, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused Speedlight on side bracket.

Matt
Posted by Ian Mason on December 29, 2008 at 5:30 PM
I don't usually comment on macro as I haven't got into it yet, but this is just incredible! The detail is just mind-blowing.
Posted by John Robinson on December 29, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Good stuff Matt. Your usual "in yer face " expertise.
( You could have tried a spoonfull of Grouse !! )
Cheers
John R
Posted by David Taylor on December 29, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Your altruism has certainly paid off. :smile: Superb image.



:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by eric weight on December 31, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Astonishing detail Matt and as good as ever.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on December 31, 2008 at 9:53 AM
You have done a perfect Job with this nerve destroying instument :biggrin: :wink:
Bertl
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 31, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Staggering amount of detail Matt and you've nailed the DOF. Love it :smile:
Posted by Matt Cole on January 1, 2009 at 6:05 AM
many thanks for the comments :smile:

Matt