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15-APR-2003	© 2003 Gary Robertshaw

Gary R.

I'm not sure why this fly sat there while I took photos, I thought he'd fly away as soon as I got near. He seemed unconcerned and even turned around to different angles, first a head-on, then a right and left profile. Maybe he saw himself in the lens (?)

I used a 50mm lens from my Pentax 35mm SLR, reversed and held up to the camera lens. Macro mode, auto focus, mid zoom range, handheld.

Olympus C-2100UZ
1/80s f/8.0 at 34.1mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Joe		19-Apr-2003 18:06
I can't believe the detail in this shot, considering this could quickly be a moving object. GREAT SHOT

Guest		19-Apr-2003 12:53
Awesome photo! Have you entered this in a contest? You should. Lou Moderator Oly2100 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Guest		18-Apr-2003 01:10
Gary, this is about the most incredible macro I've ever seen! I've spent a lot of time just looking at the details with rabid fascination. Bravo!

Pam Brake		18-Apr-2003 00:42
Incredible! So sharp, exposes thing I've never seen with my eye on a fly - those eyes do look like mesh on a velvet head. Those hairs remind me of Jeff Goldblum's the fly. A Wow photo.

Guest		17-Apr-2003 14:42
eXCELENTE ,Una foto muy bien conseguida

eJohn Waldron		17-Apr-2003 12:59
Impressive shot! And thanks for sharing the technical info on how you achieved it. There is now new hope for my retired Nikon 35mm and it's lenses. I can't wait to give your technique a try.

Guest		17-Apr-2003 02:26
Wow, now that's a macro!

Guest		16-Apr-2003 13:43
What the...!! How did you do that Gary?! Just amazing...

aruuska		16-Apr-2003 10:20
Wow! Incredible macro shot.

Jal		15-Apr-2003 23:18
Gary, unbelievable clarity and sharpness. jal

Mike Briggs		15-Apr-2003 23:02
This is impressive, unless it's a 4 foot fly! Photogrif

Bruce Ward		15-Apr-2003 22:38
This is an incredibly small DOF. At this size, it almost looks man made with a stiched silver head piece and orange mesh for the eyes, etc.

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