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Blowfly sp.

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Posted by PhilH on July 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Blowfly sp.
40D, 180/3.5 + 12mm tube + 1.4x, Benbo 1 + BH1
ISO400, 1/8 @ f11
ACR5.3 + resize and sharpen CS4

Hi,

Posting from the north of Norfolk, this is one from last night before we drove up here this morning, taken in almost the last ight of the day.

All the best

Phil
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 27, 2009 at 1:47 PM
From the bathroom toilet in North Norfolk :biggrin:, since this is the only place I can get a wireless signal..! This is truly superb Phil. I watched as this was being taken and amused at the fluid secretion, looks like it's blowing bubble gum..! I'm sure it's probably some enzymatic digestive juices but Like the way it matches the Sheeps Sorrel in coloration.. Super detail and DOF all spot on..

Nice work..

Brett.. :toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 27, 2009 at 1:59 PM
The detail is stunning :cool: :cool: :cool: brillant detail and colours Phil, great image :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Mike Andrews on July 27, 2009 at 2:08 PM
I don't photograph these (insects), but I do like to look at them. Such detail. Amazing. :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 27, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Amazing details, great image! :toast:
Posted by Fran French on July 27, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Glad to see I am not the only one to puff :biggrin: :wink:

A superb image Phil, and an amazing colour in the bubble.

Have a good time all of you.

Fran :toast: :wavey: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on July 27, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Suberb detail and I love the colour of the bubble. The two species of blow fly I saw last month doing this were blowing brown bubbles. See attached. These flies have a beauty which is revealed in your image perfectly IMHO.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 27, 2009 at 4:48 PM
I want to see the next frame with the bubblegum popped all over its face :biggrin:
Cool shot Phil :smile:
Posted by David Kjaer on July 27, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Hi Phil

A real stunner - great perch, colours and the detail is fantastic!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Ashton on July 27, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Estraordinary detail Phil and the colour composition is very impressive.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 27, 2009 at 8:06 PM

Super shot Phil, tremendous detail and gorgeous colours.

Did you receive the e-mail I sent the other day ?

Andy...
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 28, 2009 at 2:33 AM
Cracking shot. :smile: Very well done.
Posted by Tim Taylor on July 28, 2009 at 2:36 AM
I've never seen such a brilliant red 'bubble' or such a good shot of this in action. A shot I've wanted for a long time. To me it looks just a little cramped in the frame but I love the detail that you can see at this size.

Tim :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on July 28, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Hi Phil,you cant get much better than this.....excellent

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Posted by jack chapman on July 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM
beautiful colours and detail, the red bubble is just brilliant
Posted by Lee Newman on July 28, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Excellent details, colours & perch. A very nice looking image.

Lee
Posted by Lewis Thomson on July 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM

Hi Phil,

Great image, very interesting! Superb colour and detail as always!

Cheers,

Lewis.
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