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Blowing Bubbles II

Published: Nov 20, 2008

57 Comments

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Shot at 4x with a Canon MPE-65mm macro lens.

This is something that a lot of flies do -the prevailing theory is that exposing their stomach contents to the air aids in digestion.

28 November 2009: Updated image.

Image details

Image size

3888x2592px 1.35 MB

Make

Canon

Model

Canon EOS 40D

Shutter Speed

1/250 second

Aperture

F/8.0

Focal Length

65 mm

ISO Speed

100

Date Taken

Nov 20, 2008, 1:04:46 PM

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License

Comments57

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Jacob-Routzahn

Nov 28, 2009

Wow, I love your bee shots but I'm glad to see another insect. The tid bit you provided is so interesting and I'm really glad you've added it. The sharpness on this is just....I don't even know a word so I'll make one up...hmmm zazzitastic!

Thanks

wow! i love this picture!!!

Thanks

Critters have no privacy any more with you around!

Always appreciate your education on the side.

Thanks

WOW! How did you get the fly to stay still long enough to shoot?

dalantech

Jun 21, 2009

When they are occupied (blowing bubbles, eating, etc.) it's not too difficult to get close to them. If they aren't doing anything then they can put all their attention into "photographer avoidance" and I don;t get close

makes sense

genious!!

Thanks

this is like a portrait... of a fly! mad, love this shot. Macro is just a whole new world. Great capture, i like how you bother to learn about what's actually happening in your shots too. eg. learn a bit about flies

dalantech

Mar 10, 2009

Thanks

I actually study portrait photography to improve my compositional skills.