Take A Flyer by cdonohoue

Take A Flyer

I was out training the Clematis up the trellis earlier and this guy could have cared less how close I got. Best viewed large. I had no idea their backs look like they are plated on.
Great close up shot !!
April 27th, 2012  
Wow! Definitely view large to get the full detail. Amazing shot xx
April 27th, 2012  
Insects are so interesting when you get a really upclose look. FAV!
April 27th, 2012  
@carolmw Thanks Carol. Love my new lens.
@psychographer Thanks Lisa. He is pretty cool.
@swguevin Thanks Sheila. Who knew they looked quite like that?
April 27th, 2012  
ooh - great close up - love his colourings, especially his eyes!
April 27th, 2012  
Love this. Tell me about your lens. It takes great macros! I like his hairy butt:).
April 27th, 2012  
@doorknee71 Thanks Dawn. I never knew they were colored like this.
@amandalomonaco You make me laugh - and he did have a hairly butt.
The lens is my second Tamron and it is a 60mm f/2. I am very happy with it.
April 27th, 2012  
Incredible detail you've captured there!! The iridescent colours are marvellous. Brilliant.
April 27th, 2012  
@filsie65 Thanks Phil. I never knew they looked quite like that. See what I am learning here.
April 27th, 2012  
Lyn
Great shot - and good for you with the new lens! My beloved Tamron multi-purpose lens gave up the ghost in February, right after I started this project. Still mourning!
April 27th, 2012  
@lyno I am loving the Tamron. And I got the guy at my local camera store to meet the price of B&H so I think I did well on the price - and got to use it for two weeks before deciding. Of course I knew after two pictures....
April 27th, 2012  
eva
Lovely golden tones. Fab close up.
April 27th, 2012  
Lovely level of detail and really cool colour
April 27th, 2012  
Wow! That's a cool capture, Cathy! Great details and focus!
April 27th, 2012  
Iridescent! Fabulous.
April 27th, 2012  
Great close up Cathy
April 27th, 2012  
detail looks fab against the pink..
April 27th, 2012  
Incredible! very good close up
April 27th, 2012  
beautiful close up Brava
April 27th, 2012  
Wow awesome macro! As close as I have ever seen a fly!
April 27th, 2012  
They are quite fascinating creatures. Looks amazing on the pink!
April 27th, 2012  
Great close-up!
April 28th, 2012  
@redrucksack Thanks Eva. I was right on top of this guy and he didn't care.
@melorac Thank you Carole.
@marlboromaam Thanks Maggie.
@judithg Thanks Judith. I never tried to get that close to a fly before.
@sugarmuser Thank you Sharon.
April 28th, 2012  
@paulineb Thanks Pauline. He chose the flower.
@windridge Thanks Susan. He didn't care how close I got.
@tobi Thanks Santina
@wannabe Catherine - I've never been that close on purpose before.
@lwain Thanks Lindy. I was going to take a picture of the Clematis and there he was.
April 28th, 2012  
Great capture! Love the iridescence and shiny red eyes.
April 28th, 2012  
Nice shot, Cathy.
April 28th, 2012  
Wounderful Focus and Capture Cathy!! It must be a Bug Night i have viewed several this eve!! Great Shot!!
April 28th, 2012  
@ladyjane Thank you Jane. The iridescence is what pulled me in.
@janets Thanks Janet.
@ellimae Thanks Ellen. I think it is going to be bug year around here with the early Spring and warm weather. Not complaining, my husband works for Terminix.
April 28th, 2012  
What an interesting guy. I have never seen it. FAV
April 28th, 2012  
terrific!
April 28th, 2012  
Very nicely done
April 28th, 2012  
Very cool!
April 29th, 2012  
Amazing Close-up!
April 29th, 2012  
@anazad511 Thanks so much for the fav. I appreciate that.
April 29th, 2012  
@boogie @jml0306 @karen786 @alif_prakoso17 Thank you all for your comments. Glad you liked it.
April 29th, 2012  
great shot!
April 29th, 2012  
Amazing close up the fly looks metallic with a touch of gold.
April 30th, 2012  
Cool close-up, love their metallic colours!
May 3rd, 2012  
@shepardx2 @valley @zferrie Thank you for commenting on my Flyer! Much appreciated.
May 4th, 2012  
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