tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post4365267456004238646..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: FLYING. (01/06/16)ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-86926064830814375632016-06-02T17:14:08.996+01:002016-06-02T17:14:08.996+01:00Monica, people seem to either like or dislike them...Monica, people seem to either like or dislike them. I'll try and find some dragonflies or butterflies but both are scarce here.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-3617866665291743362016-06-02T17:12:12.601+01:002016-06-02T17:12:12.601+01:00Richard, it is too windy for video but in any case...Richard, it is too windy for video but in any case there aren't many insects about yet. Hoverflies are generally attractive but the small picture wings are better still.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-34659159061475888262016-06-02T15:01:30.584+01:002016-06-02T15:01:30.584+01:00Good macros - even if insects is not really "...Good macros - even if insects is not really "my thing" ;)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-84384854076089210602016-06-02T14:46:33.100+01:002016-06-02T14:46:33.100+01:00Fantastic macro photography, Adrian! I find myself...Fantastic macro photography, Adrian! I find myself getting more and more immersed in the macro-world, and my enthusiasm is further fired-up by your work!<br /><br />I see that there's a field guide to hoverflies. Having seen that beauty in your image, I'm of a mind to buy the book!<br /><br />Keep up the good work - may the sun shine and the air be still for you - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-68447083855413621592016-06-02T05:58:15.918+01:002016-06-02T05:58:15.918+01:00Thank you Gillian.Thank you Gillian.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-62142108383369353562016-06-02T05:57:53.509+01:002016-06-02T05:57:53.509+01:00Lynda, it is a very good lens. Canon MP-E 65mmLynda, it is a very good lens. Canon MP-E 65mmADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-73160807026790558682016-06-02T05:56:58.339+01:002016-06-02T05:56:58.339+01:00Bill, they are interesting things.Bill, they are interesting things.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-25517345150129256442016-06-02T05:56:12.526+01:002016-06-02T05:56:12.526+01:00Thanks Andrew.Thanks Andrew.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-53189672500577480502016-06-02T05:46:04.883+01:002016-06-02T05:46:04.883+01:00First rate macros Adrian!First rate macros Adrian!Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-52902636203838950572016-06-02T00:46:27.152+01:002016-06-02T00:46:27.152+01:00I see them. Incredible to see them.
You're r...I see them. Incredible to see them.<br /><br /> You're right, it can't be an ant, too small.<br /><br />The first one's wings look like leather, with a sheen!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-20657159415534921122016-06-01T23:51:30.813+01:002016-06-01T23:51:30.813+01:00Awesome macro photos Adrian.Awesome macro photos Adrian.CountryMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761724941259576940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-47151170651781841742016-06-01T22:52:17.321+01:002016-06-01T22:52:17.321+01:00Eeeek! Bugs! Great closeups of these guys!Eeeek! Bugs! Great closeups of these guys!Bill https://www.blogger.com/profile/04779863708462822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-84536610610698273342016-06-01T22:26:39.453+01:002016-06-01T22:26:39.453+01:00Nice images..
Nice images..<br />theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-58570053633490189742016-06-01T17:05:39.028+01:002016-06-01T17:05:39.028+01:00Ps, Maria if you use your eagle eyes you will see ...Ps, Maria if you use your eagle eyes you will see two little blobs on sticks behind the wings on the second shot. These the fly uses as a counterbalance to it's wings. They are heavy and small so it can hover. I think they have it all worked out.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-58798713880415824922016-06-01T16:34:40.790+01:002016-06-01T16:34:40.790+01:00Thanks John, There is always room for improvement ...Thanks John, There is always room for improvement but I won't resort to killing one for a stacked shot.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-23718938610119235062016-06-01T16:32:44.088+01:002016-06-01T16:32:44.088+01:00Linda, I love them, such perfectly formed little t...Linda, I love them, such perfectly formed little things and most are beautifully coloured.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-37964006340231965472016-06-01T16:30:42.085+01:002016-06-01T16:30:42.085+01:00Trevor, the hover is a cracker thrilled to find it...Trevor, the hover is a cracker thrilled to find it. I think the other one is a Tachinid, I'll keep looking as I'm sure I've snapped one before. Not to worry it will be all too soon till it's fungus looking up time. A few minutes to get the snap and an hour deciding what I've snapped.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-12958159106936067932016-06-01T15:36:03.074+01:002016-06-01T15:36:03.074+01:00Glad you're getting out in the sunshine Adrian...Glad you're getting out in the sunshine Adrian, no such luck here, it's been sou'wester and wellies weather here for the past couple of days.<br />Two nice specimens you've found there, the hover is a beauty. Not sure about the fly, I've searched t'net and some books and can only come up with a Muscidae Sp. ...Musca autumnalis (Face Fly) it's a livestock disease carrier! but as far as I can find out it's range doesn't extend into Scotland? Hmmm?..maybe looking too deep..check out Musca domestica (House Fly)!...[;o) The Heraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393815486440597141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-90489930549952454012016-06-01T15:18:38.608+01:002016-06-01T15:18:38.608+01:00You take such amazing macro shots of insects!You take such amazing macro shots of insects!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-90756861174471029452016-06-01T14:37:01.851+01:002016-06-01T14:37:01.851+01:00Brilliant close shots Adrian.Brilliant close shots Adrian.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-58159663060063201872016-06-01T12:50:58.260+01:002016-06-01T12:50:58.260+01:00Marie, I am determined to make macro in the wild e...Marie, I am determined to make macro in the wild entertaining. Insects have been about much longer than we have. I find them absolutely drop dead gorgeous. I spend ages getting close to them and spent money on lenses to do it and strobes and cameras and reflectors and off camera strobe digeridoos. The ant was sleeping well spotted I'm happy it was nearly sharp and happier still you noticed it (My eyes aren't what they used to be). I doubt it is an ant as the insect is only 2mm long. I'll check. Thanks.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-9539414982935373522016-06-01T12:18:42.990+01:002016-06-01T12:18:42.990+01:00I laughed at the part, "I had a wander lookin...I laughed at the part, "I had a wander looking for flies." It is a rarely read or uttered phrase.<br /><br />I wonder what the fly sees of the ant in its face? Great photos. Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com