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dalantech — Blowing Bubbles II
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Published: 2008-11-20 13:37:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 14498; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 0
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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.
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Critters have no privacy any more with you around!
Always appreciate your education on the side.
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WOW! How did you get the fly to stay still long enough to shoot?
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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
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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
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I actually study portrait photography to improve my compositional skills.
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I guess that's why people say that flies throw up when they land
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its a great moment,how long you wait this fly for take this shot?its a awesome shot,..
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He was on my window sill but as soon as I got close he started to drag in that bubble so he could move. I got about 6 or 7 frames before it took off.
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I never thought I'd be saying this about a fly, but: it's beautiful!
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so cute
i really like the empty space on the right, makes for great composition
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This is crazy amazing. Just the fact that you were able to get close enough for this is amazing. However, I don't know if I really want to ever see a fly this close up in real life ...
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I'm glad that a lot of common creatures are so small -if they were any bigger we'd be in a lot of trouble...
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:wow 
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Very cool shot, I like how the drop acts as extra magnification for the mouth
Usually I see them with this clear color, but occasionally I see a red drop. Any idea of what a fly must eat to cause that?
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No idea on the color, I guess it would depend on what they are eating.
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