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18-AUG-2005 Chris

8th Place
A Fly's Eye
by Chris

Reno,NV

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/125s f/6.7 at 100.0mm iso100 with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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roberta23-Aug-2005 22:11
Wow! Outstanding. Great background too.
Katherine Stanback's Photos23-Aug-2005 20:40
Really cool macro!
Chris22-Aug-2005 18:12
Thanks for the comments. The pattern is the underside of a fluorescent light fixture. I saw the fly land there and the idea hit me, so I photographed and he/she lived (escaped). The shot is rotated 180 degrees and I had a blast making it. I'm also happy that the title helps convey the meaning of the pattern :) -- Chris
Helen Betts21-Aug-2005 08:14
Stunning image, Chris. Great detail, light and composition. Looks like you are making good use of your 20D! Helen
Sony Forums Challenges20-Aug-2005 15:39
Very nice fly macro, Chris. Well composed, good lighting, and effective DOF...your placement of the fly within the frame is just right. I especially like the repeating pattern of the background...and how much it mimics the microscopic appearance of the eye. It's like having "a fly in the eye" :) Well done. MFC
Guest 20-Aug-2005 14:44
Wonderful color and detail in the fly, Chris - and your title is perfect considering that your background looks something like the lens of an insect's eye. I really like the background; what is it? Nicely done, Chris Bev
Deb Kees20-Aug-2005 12:59
Boy, oh boy, Chris! I wish I would have been able to get this fellow for my baseball shot. Wonderful detail and DOF.---Deb
Guest 19-Aug-2005 20:53
This is wild and wonderful. The fly is right ON and the bg is neat with its magnifying pull. YEP!