tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post1019294139779597741..comments2024-02-23T10:16:30.385+00:00Comments on PICTURE THIS : Picture This #212 ~ Wild ThingsPicture This 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/02832707077067410135noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-40754482995105010532013-08-12T08:00:48.242+01:002013-08-12T08:00:48.242+01:00Thanks Debby :-)) When I was trying to identify t...Thanks Debby :-)) When I was trying to identify the fly, I was looking online and found that there are many different varieties of Horsefly. I'm still not 100% sure it is a Horsefly but it seemed to match one of the varieties.MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-34748650840578042452013-08-11T17:28:49.484+01:002013-08-11T17:28:49.484+01:00Incredible shot of the Horsefly, which is not at a...Incredible shot of the Horsefly, which is not at all like the Horseflies in Georgia. It's an amazing shot, Mitch.<br /><br />Love the lizard. He looks absolutely stoned silly. lol, too much time in the sun?<br /><br />lol, the emu shot is something else. You're emu looks positively emo! :pDebby Van Enkenvoorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522798556704513123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-64343707996512215742013-08-11T09:43:58.915+01:002013-08-11T09:43:58.915+01:00Thanks Pat :-)) I'm fortunate that I've ne...Thanks Pat :-)) I'm fortunate that I've never had to buy a dedicated macro lens. My Olympus SP800UZ camera has an extremely good built-in macro setting. MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-16286398533844935442013-08-11T09:40:30.100+01:002013-08-11T09:40:30.100+01:00Thanks Heidi :-))Thanks Heidi :-))MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-38256130536407447622013-08-11T07:49:38.268+01:002013-08-11T07:49:38.268+01:00That is some horsefly, thinking I should really ge...That is some horsefly, thinking I should really get around to buying a macro lens. The lizard is a very good shot and the bird looks almost human. I bet he is proud of his hairstyle.Pat Gerber-Relfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309477888996997341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-72068594430950406012013-08-11T06:41:51.799+01:002013-08-11T06:41:51.799+01:00wonderful --your macro;s are always stupendus wonderful --your macro;s are always stupendus Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640237136328485624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-63726269756808372952013-08-10T18:16:56.851+01:002013-08-10T18:16:56.851+01:00Thanks Marianne :-)) The fly IS beautiful. It'...Thanks Marianne :-)) The fly IS beautiful. It's in the eye of the beholder, of course!! LOL. The Emu looks a little confused, that's because I was imitating the sounds they make and he couldn't figure out what it was!! LOL.<br /><br />I bet you're really looking forward to getting that new camera. Let us know when you have it. MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-47862780384978669022013-08-10T18:14:02.326+01:002013-08-10T18:14:02.326+01:00Thanks Belita :-)) My only special 'secret'...Thanks Belita :-)) My only special 'secret' is lots of patience!!MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-76114916909231326922013-08-10T18:11:45.097+01:002013-08-10T18:11:45.097+01:00Thanks Baz :-))Thanks Baz :-))MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-80881395273503981282013-08-10T18:11:23.686+01:002013-08-10T18:11:23.686+01:00Thanks Anders :-)) Well, if you consider a giant...Thanks Anders :-)) Well, if you consider a giant human with a camera lurking nearby to be safe......then yes!!! LOL.MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-30052681730703756832013-08-10T18:10:15.054+01:002013-08-10T18:10:15.054+01:00Thanks Danette :-)) Horseflies seem to be less bo...Thanks Danette :-)) Horseflies seem to be less bothered by movement near them than many types of fly, but even so I was surprised how close this guy let me get. MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-7032130561155855912013-08-10T18:08:39.405+01:002013-08-10T18:08:39.405+01:00Thanks Benni :-)) I only swat them if they're...Thanks Benni :-)) I only swat them if they're in the house. I was surprised this guy kept still and let me get so close. I hadn't noticed the Emu's 'do' until I was looking at the photos on my puter later. I'd been too busy trying to get a good shot in difficult light conditions. MitchyLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423634734890422795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-40087618580816964302013-08-10T14:02:30.161+01:002013-08-10T14:02:30.161+01:00wonderful wild shots as always, Mitch ........... ...wonderful wild shots as always, Mitch ........... I am nearly there with enough money for that bigger camera, cannot wait to have some zoom and macro to play with. That fly looks nearly beautiful and I feel the same way Benni does about flies "whack .......... dead" LOL<br /><br />Love your Lizard and the Emu, so very cute .......... though they peck and kick as bad as our Ostrich do I believe.<br /><br />Will be back now now with mine. Crazy Dane in Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618629033964988394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-55444891626980487602013-08-10T12:33:13.945+01:002013-08-10T12:33:13.945+01:00Other than skill, you must have a special 'sec...Other than skill, you must have a special 'secret'... awesome shots, as always, Mitch! Belita Isabel Janeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518127134233195201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-23304463601767724592013-08-10T11:56:40.560+01:002013-08-10T11:56:40.560+01:00Perfectly crafted shots as always Mitch, the horse...Perfectly crafted shots as always Mitch, the horse fly is impeccable, a stunning capture;)Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268292871804653276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-49520709412598285622013-08-10T07:01:45.174+01:002013-08-10T07:01:45.174+01:00"Finally - a safe landing site."
Vogue ..."Finally - a safe landing site."<br /><br />Vogue - Strike a pose!<br /><br />"This is my good side."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595847983368300509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-39454440723496289742013-08-10T03:47:22.878+01:002013-08-10T03:47:22.878+01:00I don't know if I have every seen a fly photo ... I don't know if I have every seen a fly photo anywhere quite that good! An awesome macro! The lizard is a handsome fellow and the Emu? well, lets just say he wears it well LOL!Danette https://www.blogger.com/profile/04413577936574856478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082974447292930490.post-64313557734359633882013-08-10T03:00:29.887+01:002013-08-10T03:00:29.887+01:00Usually when I am sneaking up on a fly, the result...Usually when I am sneaking up on a fly, the result is lethal. Great job of capturing that little buddy in magnificent detail. The lizard is very cute and there is interesting vegetation. Of course my favorite is that emu with the wild "do". That's a wonderful shot. benni https://www.blogger.com/profile/09942386013237815777noreply@blogger.com