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More Mercer Arboretum flies - 12-05-2010, 08:24 AM

Here's a few more shots from Mercer Arboretum in Houston TX yesterday.

#1 Bluebotle fly

#2 Big, ugy tachinid Leschenaultia, I think

#3 Another angle of same fly

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12-05-2010, 09:22 AM

ugly little suckers, but great shots
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12-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Sweet details on the ugly flies, Kenny. great lighting, focus is spot on, and perfect DOF.

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12-05-2010, 08:46 PM

Lovely contrast between the fly and the flower, Kenny!

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12-06-2010, 06:09 AM

Great details Kenny!! How much extension are you using on these guys?

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12-06-2010, 08:43 AM

Nice ones Kenny...I like to call them Hedgehog Flies.

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12-06-2010, 03:00 PM

Thanks folks, appreciate the comments. Jim, still using the standard 52.5mm Nikon PN-11 tube.

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