Syrphid Fly; Eristalinus taeniops - Female by NightGallery

Photography • Insects • posted on Jul 11, 2009

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An older shot I should have posted. You can see by my gallery that I actually like to photograph flies. I think because most people really only see houseflies which carry the idea they are covered in germs (which many are) and pests, that in that the Fly species has a bad wrap...lol. But there are many diff. types and some, like this one are really intriguing and wonderful looking insects (some have the greatest looking eyes of any insect imo). So Take some time to look close next time you see a small flying creature land somewhere. You might be surprised ;-) Thanks for takin a look!!! -Bruce

Comments (28)

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Digitaleagle

10:36PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

Supreb macro, awesome color and clarity beautifully composed!!

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zoren

10:50PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

awesome! beauty.....

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elfin14doaks

11:01PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

Ooh he soes have strang eyes....kind of creepy. Very nice macro.

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Seaview123

11:20PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

This is a very interesting looking insect! Great job on the close up, your detail is really outstanding!

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danapommet

11:26PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

Despite the filthy reputation, they are so interesting at the high degree of magnification that you are famous for Bruce. The eyes on this one are amazing. Dana

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Foo-Dog

11:28PM | Sat, 11 July 2009

WWWOOOOWWWWWW! That is a neat macro

whaleman

12:32AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Try as I might, I can never see them as well as you can photograph them! Great shot!

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durleybeachbum

2:01AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

She is very beautiful...that eye is amazing!

thevolunteer

2:29AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Very well captured. Such a great job of photographing this little guy/gal. Great details. Aloha

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ragouc

2:45AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Superb macro.

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Hendesse

2:49AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Excellent macro, fantastic colors and outstanding details. A superb shot!

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Katraz

3:09AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Great macro, absolutely spot on focus. Thanks for the help on my bug shot.

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blinkings

4:06AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Ok I am not a huge fan of flys....but you sure have photographed it well.

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petercp

4:28AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

I think that what you are photographing is really wonderful that's what I love about macro photography we get to see that which we don't normally see with the naked eye. This one is beautiful and has an incredible design on the eye and on the back at the top what appears to be perhaps smaller eyes somewhat similar to that you would see on a spider. Excellent.

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bugatti

5:20AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

fine pic ...

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GBCalls

5:44AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Macro world is a fascinating rhelm. Excellent detail as always!

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flora-crassella

6:36AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

this hoverfly has wonderful eyes!!!! I knew only once photographers...... fantastic macro!!!!!!

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CavalierLady

7:32AM | Sun, 12 July 2009

Dang! When I see shots like this, it makes me want to see my macro lens. The most incredible insect eyes I have ever seen! Your images never fail to amaze!

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