Blowflies aren’t my usual cup of tea, but when I saw this cool little dude I couldn’t resist a photograph.
They are nectar eating flies and very beneficial for the garden. The female lays her eggs on land snails and when they hatch they eat the snail. Lovely little maggots!
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I tried stacking, but my concentration failed, so I am hoping there is enough in focus. I started with a tripod and ended up hand-holding.
Glenys: A photogenic critter indeed and you have the focus right where it needs to be. Getting the eye right is critical IMO and after that everything else is just a bonus. Here you have the body rendered nicely as well. Good work too in getting close with a 100mm. Top notch shot. >=))>
Very nice. Lighting is bright, but softened so it really brings out the details in the fly. Sharpness and critical areas of the fly are in focus. Awesome…Jim
Glenys-Incredible detailed image of a really interesting fly. I’ve never seen one quite like this. Love the eye and the yellow of the head and blue of the rear of the body. Great job to get this as sharp as it is while hand holding the camera. Did you use a true macro lens? Telephoto?
