Mimicry

Uploaded: December 29, 2008

Description

Robber flies disguise themselves as bees to stay safe.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 10.90 mm, Model: C765UZ

Comments

Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2009

Terrific shot of this fly in disguise and flowers taken with fine detail, vibrant color and wonderful composition, Fran!!! #1177331

Sue Marshall September 07, 2009

Fantastic details and colours, Fran!
I didn't know Robber flies did this very interesting info! :-) #7923043

Summer A. Kozisek September 13, 2009

Great macro Fran, fantastic details on this little guy!! #7940696

Fran J. Jagger November 25, 2009

Thank you, Melissa, Sue and Summer for your supportive comments. It's greatly appreciated! :-) #8168141

Barbara Waldoch December 01, 2009

Wonderfully captured, Fran!

You asked where I was shooting the wrens. In my kitchen, shooting through the window (in Perth, Western Australia) :-) #8183881

Deborah J. Bibbins February 06, 2010

This is an amazing macro, Fran. The detail and color are truely beautiful. #8361799

Laurie Daily level-deluxe March 03, 2010

I love these little guys...so filled with detail...captured perfectly, Fran! #8429935

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