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Insects of the day

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  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

    Not sure if I've posted this one before, anyhoo..here is a Fly image

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  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713

    Now there is a beast - fab photo Sheps - love the detail.

    Thanks Liri, you are right, it could be the snail eggs but it was small, there again it could be slugs.  Either way I am sure some eagle eyed bird or frog will find them tasty!

  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254

    Great fly close-up, Sheps. Congrats! May I ask what camera (and lens) you are using?

  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

    Thanks guys...pleased you like it image

    Hi PJ...the kit was as follows and shot in manual for both the camera and the ring flash.

    Camera : Canon 7D

    Lens : Canon EF100mm f2.8 USM Macro + Raynox DCR-150

    Flash : Ring Flash with home made diffusion 

    Last edited: 07 December 2017 09:17:57

  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    What an amazing photo, @Sheps! I love your work
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Hi all insects lovers. Long time not posted in this discussion. Not so many bugs around these days, but got those today in the garden.



  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713
    Not so many insects here either - it is so sad to see their demise.  I love the shield bugs Papi Jo, one is lovely but to capture two on camera is so lucky, right place right time!
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Thanks @Guernsey Donkey2 Not so lucky as you think, these little critters are quite busy copulating at the moment. Looking forward to the new-born ones, with a much more interesting array of colours than plain green. ;)
  • JellyfireJellyfire Posts: 1,139
    No shortage of insects here at the moment! think there may be a storm coming...
    And a lovely banded demoiselle just now by the pond
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Great pictures everyone...great to see the Banded Dem, Jelly...they have the most amazing battles with other males when looking for a mate.

    Must be wonderful to have them visiting your pond  B)
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