Ileana Calotescu
I want to point out from the beginning that I hate flies. However, they are an interesting topic for macrophotography.
In previous posts I showed you fruit fly and hoverfly. For today I have chosen one of the biggest nightmares of Maya, the house fly.
The house fly is probably the most common and widespread animal in the world. It is an insect, which spreads many pathogens that cause disease. It is gray in color, with four dark stripes along the back. Her eyes are two large brown balls on each side of her head. Each eye is made of thousands of lenses. Each lens contributes little to the image the fly sees. The two big eyes of the flies are called compound eyes. The fly also has three simple eyes, which can only be seen under the microscope, at the top of the head.
Shring these photos with my Macro Monday Challenge
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Did you know that the fly has three simple eyes next to the two compound eyes??
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That explains why flies can dodge a fly swatter at times because of the extra eyes.
Oh these annoying creatures! But they are very interesting for macro photography!
I think they are among the most detested insects.
Housefly is just disgusting no matter how close or far they’re taken!!
But really cool macro!
I totally agree with you, but as a photographer I’m curious to see them up close.
Amazing that the fly posed for you (lol)
It is not like that? I hypnotized it!!!
It wasn’t as quiet as it appears! However, the experienced photographer can find a solution for taking the photo.
You are experienced and that I can see in your photos.
I don’t know if I ever seen such a detail of a fly.
The details are harder to see with the naked eye. If you look through the camera lens, possibly a dedicated macro lens, you will surely notice these details.
Fruit flies are pestering our plants in the garden.
Fruit flies eat ripened fruit and vegetables and fermenting products, becoming very abundant at harvest time.
I hate flies too but you took a great photo.
I also hate them but as I said they are an interesting topic for macrophotography.
Incredible macro as always my friend!
Thank you, Carol! I try to do my best in macrophotography.