A flick of it's wings...

Paul Iddon

Just managed to trigger the shutter I'd imagine in the instant before this fly took off from the leaf it was sat on tonight - you can just see some movement beginning on its wings, but it still hasn't raised its back feet up yet in the take-off (flies always take off backwards).

So this is the instant that the process began of flying away... starts with a flick of the wings.


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2012-05-14 21:59:29 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Focus Distance: 3.26m
Aperture: f/9.5
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography






Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Good one Paul
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Ta muchly Brian.

Paul.

Snowgirl

Very cool shot. I've been busier than a one-armed paper hanger of late so it's time to get my gear out again and see what is in my garden. Thanks for the inspiration!

Paul Iddon

Thanks Cici.

Much the same here, seemingly no time spare. The cold weather is keeping bugs at bay too...

Paul.