Just a Fly

Posted by Craig Lipski on Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:17 pm

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Common Green Jewel Fly

Ornidia obesa

4.23.2020
Palmview, Hidalgo Co, TX

Standing out on our deck looking up at migrating Mississippi Kites, this guy was hanging around, so I shot him. He looks a lot better here than a tiny thing hovering around.

5DIV
100-400 4.5-5.6 II
1/640, f/13, iso 1600
Hand held, natural light, big crop

Comments and suggestions always welcome.

Good light,
Craig

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by Tom Whelan on Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:04 pm

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Love the angle in the frame and the wing motion.

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by Carol Clarke on Sat May 02, 2020 5:48 pm

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You caught the iridescence beautifully, Craig!

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