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Just a fly
I like to take pictures of insects , even the most common ones ,because I like their colours and their neat, precise detail. Here, I wanted to capture the iridescent blue colour of its thorax and the sharp detail of the leaf.
Location
Cheshire
Date taken
08-06-2014
Scientific name
Calliphoria vomitoria
Equipment used
NikonD90/Tamron70-300
You have caught the detail perfectly Joelle, it is a fine image , excellent colour and really sharp.
 
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A brilliant macro ... very well done, JM ... wonderful sharing ... thnx ...
 
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That's beautiful (er for a fly that is ;)) LOL.

I've never really seen such lovely colours on a fly - thanks so much Joelle - a stunning image.
 
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Even the common ones are beautiful when captured by Joelle ;) This is a beautiful macro shot Joelle.
 
Oh wow! What a stunning study! The colours, detail and focus are fabulous.
 

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