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I found this pair on a bush as I was out walking Bob earlier today.......

I found this pair on a bush as I was out walking Bob earlier today.......
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Aperture f/22.0 ISO 320 Shutter 1/250

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Jan, 2014

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Fantastic capture Chris, the lighting and detail is outstanding. Robber flies are excellent subjects.

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Thanks Martin _ and thanks for letting me know the name of the fly!!

Nice close up and capture

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Exceptional Photo Chris. They're so dangerous to the subspecies because they hunt on the wing. They're simply fascinating.

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Thanks - And I think I was very luck to find this one, as I was just out walking my dog and spotted it in a bush. I only managed to take one shot before it flew off - and luckily it was in focus !!

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