New to me Fly

7 years 9 months ago #489057 by Screamin Scott
ID pending. Spotted it in the grass of my yard.

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7 years 9 months ago #489091 by cybersholt
As always, the clarity of the shot is stunning. Nicely done. Looks like its trying to mimic a bee of sorts, strange one for sure.

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7 years 9 months ago #489096 by Screamin Scott
Actually, it is called a Bee Fly... It's one of the smaller ones.

cybersholt wrote: As always, the clarity of the shot is stunning. Nicely done. Looks like its trying to mimic a bee of sorts, strange one for sure.


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7 years 9 months ago #489100 by cybersholt
Seems like a logical name for it lol :cheer:  Is it like housefly sized? 

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7 years 9 months ago #489102 by Screamin Scott
The size of a small housefly, Maybe 6-8 mm

cybersholt wrote: Seems like a logical name for it lol :cheer:  Is it like housefly sized? 


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7 years 9 months ago #489116 by Alex
Hey Scott... what's cooking with you?  You always seem to find these little critters and make amazing photos!  

Thanks for sharing!

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7 years 8 months ago #489916 by A-PeeR
Still using the Lester Dine? Illumination looks really nice in this image what are you using for flash.

I enjoy watching these. The have the ability to hover in a stationary spot much like a humming bird. Nice work my friend...


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7 years 8 months ago #489927 by Screamin Scott
Yes, still using the Lester Dine lens along with a Lester Dine ring/point light. Lights up the subject nicely unless the subject has a hard, reflective exoskeleton. Then I get specular highlights & reflections of the ring light.  

A-PeeR wrote: Still using the Lester Dine? Illumination looks really nice in this image what are you using for flash.

I enjoy watching these. The have the ability to hover in a stationary spot much like a humming bird. Nice work my friend...


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7 years 8 months ago #489969 by Camera Diva
I like the design in the wings!  

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7 years 8 months ago #490331 by Tammy B
Nature never ceases to amaze me. I can't stop staring at the miniature rainbows inside of this insect's wings.


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