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Blow-fly on Rhodo Bud


Blow-fly on Rhodo Bud
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Copyright: Foozi Saad (foozi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-15 6:23
Viewed: 212
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Blow-flies (commonly known as carrion flies, bluebottles, greenbottles or cluster flies) are insects in the Order Diptera, family Calliphoridae. The family is known to be non-monophyletic, but much remains disputed regarding proper treatment of the constituent units, some of which are occasionally accorded family status (e.g., Bengaliidae, Helicoboscidae, Polleniidae, Rhiniidae).

The name blow-fly comes from an older English term for meat that had eggs laid on it, which was said to be fly blown.
Calliphoridae adults are commonly shiny with metallic coloring, often with blue, green, or black bodies. Antennae are 3-segmented, aristate. The arista are plumose the entire length, and the second antennal segment is distinctly grooved. Members of Calliphoridae have vein Rs 2-branched, frontal suture present, and well developed calypters.

The characteristics and arrangement of hairs are used to tell the difference between members of this family. All blow-flies have bristles located on the meron. Having two notopleural bristles and a hindmost posthumeral bristle located lateral to pre-sutural bristle are characteristics to look for when identifying this family.

The thorax has the continuous dorsal suture across the middle, along with well defined posterior calli. The post-scutellum is absent or weakly developed. The costa is unbroken and the sub-costa is apparent on the insect.
The typical habitat for blow-flies are temperate to tropical areas that provide a layer of loose, damp soil and litter where larvae may thrive and pupate.
Adult blow-flies are occasional pollinators, being attracted to flowers with a strong odor resembling rotting meat, such as the American pawpaw or Dead Horse Arum. There is little doubt that these flies utilize nectar as a source of carbohydrates to fuel flight, but just how and when this happens is unknown. One study has been done to prove that the visual stimulus a blow-fly receives from its compound eyes is what is responsible for causing its legs to retract from their flight position and allow it to land on any surface.

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  • Great 
  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-15 6:37]

Hello Foozi.
Wow ! The quality of this photo is great. Everything is excellent : colors, POV, DOF, BG, details and sharpness.
Best regards Siggi

Hello Foozi,
a superb macro shot of this fly taken from an excellent POV, impressive detail and marvellous colours, very well composed with a splendid colourful OOF BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

hello Foozi
nice composition with good sharpness and beautifulcolours
greeting lou

Slav Foozī,
Wonderful macro with excellent colors,sharp details and POV.TFS.
Regards,
Dūrzan

Ciao Foozi. Very good capture here with exciting colors and contrast. Very good sharp and inrigtant BG.

Roberto

Hello Foozi, superb close-up of a blow fly from an unusual but POV.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

hello Foozi
impressive close up with focus in the eyes,composition and background very well,a great macro result!
TFS
Nasos

  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-15 9:47]

Hello Foozi,
The front half of thie Blow fly is incredibly sharp in this fine capture, the dorsal POV showing the head, including the red eyes in a fine clear way against the OOF Rhodo bud.
Nice macro and TFS it!
Best regards,
Ivan

Salam Foozi,
Successful fly macro composition details ...
Depth of field, great vivid colors and sharp details.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

Foozi
Wonderful macro this fly!
Lovely details and great colors.
Mariana

Hello Foozi,

a extreem sharp macro close up.
Good details and pov.
Fine ine warm colours.

Gert

Hi MF Foozi,

An astonisingly perfect macro capture of a fly from top POV with impeccable clarity, marvelous colurs and fine composition.
TFS and have a nice night MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Foozi, my neighbor!

Marvelous macro capture of the beautiful fly with superb details! I like the great contrast between the colors of the fly and the red flower-bud. The blurry BG enhances the beauty of the shot. The sharpness and POV are perfect.
Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

Hi Foozi,
Excellent macro with a superb details. Good document. Ferran

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-15 15:48]

Hi Foozi,this is a very nice and artistic pic,the eyes are fantastics and are just one of elements of this interesting composition of nature! My best complimets,you show us how to create a beautiful spectacle starting from a simply fly! Have a nice day,LUCIANO

Buen acercamiento con originalidad en el resto de colores de la toma. Un trabajo diferente !
Saludos.

Hello Foozi
Excellent close up of this fly
Great details and fine composition.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-10-16 23:00]

Hi Foozi,
Outstanding macro with lovely colours and details. This upside down view looks superb and the BG looks marvellous. Excellent DOF and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Foozi,

The subject is well framed. The macro view is showing the details and colors of the Bow Fly on the flower. The blurred background is putting in evidence the body and the head of the fly. The light of the morning is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Kodiang 2009

Salam Foozi: I like the look of the compound eyes and the lines on the thorax. This is first class focus with DoF that is razor thin. Pleasing view with very well muted background. Top job and thanks for sharing. Regards.
Jusni

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