Peg-legged Compost Fly

Posted by Craig Lipski on Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:41 pm

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Peg-legged Compost Fly
Syritta flaviventris

5D IV
EF 100-400 4.5-5.6 II
f/10, 1/160, ISO 800
Evaluative -.33
Hand held, natural light

Comments and suggestions always welcome.

Good light,
Craig

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by Tom Whelan on Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:33 am

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Nice selective focus and composition.

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by david fletcher on Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:16 am

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Shows off that old "peg leg" a treat with this view. Nicely done Craig.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:41 am

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Interesting POV, Craig, makes it look as if the fly and flower are floating.

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by Darren5907 on Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:57 am

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Nicely isolated. And very nice perch too!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:35 pm

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Very interesting to see the "peg-leg", and the illusion of the fly and flower floating. Nicely done.

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:57 pm

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A fine image of fly and flower perch Craig! Perfect selective focus for my tastes.

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