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Assassin Fly

Assassin Fly or Robber Fly, Ommatius sp., on Perennial Basil plant. Named thus because it catches and eats other insects, flies, bees, wasps. It catches the prey in mid-air usually.
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Christian C said:

An excellent and impressive macro !
11 years ago ( translate )

Imogen replied to Christian C:

Thank you very much.
11 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

superb macro !
seen in P'TITES BEBÊTES EN MACRO.
11 years ago

Imogen replied to Nora Caracci:

Thanks Nora.
11 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Superb macro.
11 years ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

Wow, a very precise and sharp shooting, from this great dragonfly.
11 years ago

Eefje said:

An incredible name for a wonderful insect.
11 years ago ( translate )

Jonathan Cohen said:

Wow!
11 years ago ( translate )

Jonathan Cohen said:

Superb shot! Definitely falls in the "I wish I had taken it" category. Any chance of your sharing the shooting information? I'd like to learn how you did it.
11 years ago

Imogen replied to Jonathan Cohen:

Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your lovely compliment. The picture was taken with a Nikon 85mm lens on F5 aperture which provided subject in focus but also a bokeh background. A tripod is essential to minimise blur. I take several pictures of the same subject and use the best one as some will be blurred due to wind, movement and shaky hands!
11 years ago

©UdoSm said:

What incredible image.
10 years ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

What a great image... Regards Udo
10 years ago

Adrian Jones said:

A beautifully composed shot, lovely light and details.
10 years ago
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