Tiny Bubbles by NightGallery

Photography • Insects • posted on Oct 31, 2008

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Description

Found these small flies (about 4-5mm) all over a plant this morn on my wetlands walk after a light rain. Several of them were doing this common fly practice of blowing bubbles. I have only captured it once before, but not this clear. I have read that it is not totally understood why they do this, but some think it has to do with digestion. I did notice that this fly would walk around the flower, licking up pollen, then sit still for a few seconds and blow a bubble, then slowly suck it back in. Then back to licking up the pollen-repeat... ;-) Thanks for taking a look and any comments you leave. Have a good and safe Halloween all... -bruce

Comments (57)

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CavalierLady

4:05PM | Sun, 02 November 2008

Fabulous shot! Kinda like the one I took a while back! Amazing creatures and what they do! Great capture of this unique action!

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busi2ness

9:10AM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Breath taking!

MikelThomas

2:01PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

For me it´s an excellent foto and it is done in a wonderful way. Colours, lightning, focus and the way of sharpness - it´s simply a great work! Muchos saludos Mikel

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mrmadmikie

2:21PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Unreal, you have given me a new challenge. Congrats on this capture.

Charberry

4:46PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Awesome capture.

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GiMi53

5:03PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

EXTRA-ORDINARY macro ! Congratulations for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 44-2008 ) !

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watapki66

8:01PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Great shot!

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ledwolorz

9:07PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Amazing macro.

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JacobJWhite

11:57PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Impressive! I do love a good macro and yours is no exception!

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marybelgium

5:47AM | Tue, 04 November 2008

génial ! Congratulations for your selection in LWitG !

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francinechristophe

9:06AM | Tue, 04 November 2008

Gorgeous macro !

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zoren

10:47AM | Tue, 04 November 2008

amazing shot, nice work....

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Sherena

7:50PM | Tue, 04 November 2008

Beautiful and clean macro!!! Amazing!!!

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G_Mansco

7:51AM | Wed, 05 November 2008

Congratulations it's a splendid an impressive shot ;O)

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helanker

3:22PM | Thu, 06 November 2008

Totelly breathtaking sight. I just love it. Congratulations with LWITG

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mermaid

1:08PM | Sat, 08 November 2008

just stunning such an excellent macro!

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gradient

8:26PM | Sat, 08 November 2008

Awesome macro work...congrats!!! Also congrats for selection to the LWITG!

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Mimey

9:30AM | Tue, 11 November 2008

Incredible!!! *****

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MagikUnicorn

4:13PM | Thu, 13 November 2008

Gorgeous is the word! ;-)

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dianas..creations

7:24PM | Tue, 09 December 2008

OMG.......what a shot...terrific..!!

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mairekas

3:55PM | Fri, 19 December 2008

WOW! Stunning macro! I really like it!

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MOSKETON

1:29PM | Sun, 21 December 2008

espectacular macro.

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goido

9:54AM | Mon, 12 January 2009

Awesome!!!Perfect macro!!Fantastic capture!

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Ang25

9:41PM | Sat, 28 February 2009

SWEET photo. What an amazing shot!

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kgb224

12:19PM | Wed, 11 March 2009

Awesome capture.

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WilliamEpic3

5:37AM | Fri, 01 October 2010

"Lower" life forms never cease to amaze me. "They" invented bubble gum before we did! Great sleuthing, patience and reaction on your part! Unique wonderful capture!

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