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face to face with a fly

© Hayden Cannon

face to face with a fly

Uploaded: October 02, 2008

Description

A photo of a red eyed flesh fly mainly just the red eyes : ) all comments are welcome : )

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 447392/44739201 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Barbara Waldoch October 02, 2008

Terrific macro, Hayden! #1008932

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you so much Barbara I really appreciate your kind words of encouragment, thanks again : ) #6541827

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 02, 2008

Awesome macro here, Hayden.


Dominick #6541901

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you so much Dominick I really appreciate your kind words glad you like it, thanks again : ) #6541927

Michelle Alton October 02, 2008

Wonderful...yes, awesome. This fly has a two-tone "nose."! #6541943

Kerry Hill October 02, 2008

Fantastic macro Hayden! #6542002

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you Michelle and Kerry I really appreciate the kind and encouraging comments, Michelle - I did notice he had a two tone nose maybe one side is his dark side the other his light side : ). Thanks again : ) #6542020

Aimee S. McMaster October 02, 2008

...wonderful detail & pov Hayden....Aimee #6542049

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you so much Aimee I really appreciate the kind words thanks again : ) #6542058

Stan J. Bendkowski October 02, 2008

Fantastic Macro, Hayden! How did you make this fly to stand so still? #6542170

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Hey Stan thanks for your kind comment in answer to your question with great difficulty and patience: ) #6542182

Jim Huffield October 02, 2008

Awesome macro, Hayden. Jim #6543268

Sam Britt October 02, 2008

Wow!! #6543327

Vitor Dias October 02, 2008

Fantastic macro Hayden, bravo.

rgs Vitor #6543530

Karen Engelbreth October 02, 2008

WOW - super macro shot, Hayden! #6545072

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you so much Jim, Sam, Vitor and Karen I really appreciate all your kind and encouraging feedback thanks a bunch : ) #6545456

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 02, 2008

oh my, can't say he's cute, but it's an AMAZING macro Hayden!!! #6545964

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 02, 2008

Incredible macro, Hayden!
`Lisa #6545972

Hayden Cannon October 02, 2008

Thank you so much Stefania and Lisa I really appreciate your kind words of encouragment maybe a face only a mother can love : P thanks again : ) #6546033

Liz blahh October 02, 2008

Amazing! #6546050

Hayden Cannon October 03, 2008

Thank you so much for your kind comment Liz : ) #6547801

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 03, 2008

Exceptional colors, detail, dof, clarity & presentation here, Hayden!! #6550304

Hayden Cannon October 03, 2008

Patrick thanks for the kind and encouraging comment I really appreciate it thanks : ) #6550452

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 06, 2008

HOLY MOLY, Hayden!!!!!!! This is really over the top INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! k #6560526

Hayden Cannon October 10, 2008

Thank you Kitty for your kind words I am glad you like it : ) When I was taking photos of him I thought why not get a super macro shot of his eyes they are a great color. Thanks again : ) #6582346

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 13, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP. 8o) #6594504

Hayden Cannon October 14, 2008

Thank you so much Nancy I really appreciate your kind words thanks again : ) #6595953

Rod Partington January 13, 2009

Wow,Hayden! This is in your face photography! Awesome macro! Excellent detail. Well done! You have many outstanding images in your gallery.I look forward to more! Cheers! #7023554

Hayden Cannon January 13, 2009

Thank you so much Rod for the kind words and feedback. I am glad you stopped by and looked through my gallery and I am glad ya liked the photos, thanks again : ) #7023673

David Guzman February 04, 2010

Outstanding! I love fly close-ups. Can you share technical details on how you captured this image? #8355397

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 10, 2010

WOW WOW WOW!!!! This is one SERIOUS macro Hayden, SUPERBLY done!!! <>< #8818439

Hayden Cannon August 11, 2010

Thank you David and Nancy I really appreciate your kind words and encouragment. It was taken hand held using the canon MP-E 65mm macro lens at about 3-4x, manual mode, MT 24 EX twin macro flash unit, iso 100, f16, sp 250. thanks again. : ) #8819562

Niels Sandal December 15, 2010

Great macro. So many details. It is like a different world. #9106144

Hayden Cannon December 16, 2010

Thank you Niels that is the angle I am going for to show another world that I see and love thanks again for your kind words I really appreciate them :) #9108365

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2010

Dare I say what an eye-catching macro! I'd love to try out that MP-E 65; next year may finally bring an external flash to my kit, so it is slow going---but when I see macros like yours (you have a wonderful collection!) I'm inspired to change my budget for more gear! #9117800

Hayden Cannon December 21, 2010

Thank you so much christopher, I am so glad that you found interest in my work and some inspiration. You take magnificent macros as it is, I look forward to seeing more keep shooting and thanks again : ). #9117845

Ann Coates level-classic December 21, 2010

Wowee, this is amazing. #9118289

Hayden Cannon December 21, 2010

Thanks Ann, glad you like the shot. I was so glad that he stayed there long enough to capture him I just had to get those big beautiful eyes on camera. : ) #9118666

onnie hull January 01, 2011

this photo is just awe-inspiring! what a look into the world around us that we just don't get to see ... thank you for sharing! #9137654

Hayden Cannon January 02, 2011

Thank you Onnie, I am so glad you like the shot and thanks for leaving a comment I really appreciate it thanks : ) #9138207

Louvette Fowler May 19, 2011

Wow Hayden...just amazing! #9414483

Louvette Fowler May 19, 2011

Wow Hayden...just amazing! #9414484

Louvette Fowler May 19, 2011

Wow Hayden...just amazing! #9414486

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe May 21, 2011

I'll second that WOW!! Amazing macro work here Hayden! #9419287

Hayden Cannon May 21, 2011

Thank you so much Louvette and Mary, I really appreciate your kind words ad glad you like it : ) #9419338

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