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Blow Fly


Blow Fly
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Copyright: Adam Hays (Adam73) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 5 N: 536] (2245)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30d, Canon MP-E 65mm f2.8 1-5x
Exposure: f/16, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-27 19:47
Viewed: 684
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Blow Fly:

Habitat and Food Source(s): Maggots have hook-like mouthparts that tease apart tissues in which they live. Adults have sponge-like mouthparts similar to those of house flies. Larvae (maggots) primarily feed on dead animals and animal refuge. Some feed on vegetation and others are obligatory parasites. These flies are attracted to any type of fresh meat or road kill left in the field.

Pest Status: Similar to houseflies when common indoors; larvae feed on dead animals or garbage waste; some species are parasitic.

Source: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg239.html
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excelent macro photo;-)

Hi Adam,
it's a very good macro-shot, the details are great, the cells in the eyes are well seen. You handle this macro-lens well.
Nice colours, well composed and good DOF. Maybe it's slightly dark in the face.
Excellent work.

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1028 W: 285 N: 3430] (11378)
  • [2006-06-28 3:00]

Hallo Adam,
fascinating portrait of this fly. Light, colours, details and point of view are excellent.
Peter

Excellent headshot Adam,
Very good DOF, sharp detail, and color. I especially like the lit top portion of the eyes, with the eye segments seen so well..
Well composed, Well done and Thank You!

hi
c'est remarquable les details des yeux,on voit tres bien les facettes.
tres bonne mise au point.
laurent

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-06-28 15:16]

Hello Adam,
Excellent macro.It's very close and well detailed.POV,colors,sharpness,BG,framing and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

Hi Adam,
I really like your head on POV here. This really shows off those oversized eyes! Great colors and detail in this ultra macro. I have read up on that lens. Tempting, but I am going for the Canon 180mm macro.
Scott

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2006-06-30 4:24]

Wow, Adam. You sure are a fast learner. : )
Your macros are just fantastic. Looks like a lot of fun.
The details are amazing, and I love the colors on this one.
Outstanding work. TFS. : )

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-07-07 17:10]

Hello Adam,
excellent macro, superp sharpness and excellent details. POV, DoF and colors are wonderful. Very well composed.
TFS..Sky

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