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A Macro of a Blow Fly - DSC_0042

A Macro of a Blow Fly - DSC_0042

Little did I know that flies enjoy nectar of flowers too, I thought they only had an appetite for decomposed things or the waste of humans and other animals. Th...
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Little did I know that flies enjoy nectar of flowers too, I thought they only had an appetite for decomposed things or the waste of humans and other animals. This one apparently has a sweet tooth for the flowers of the Heuchera plant. (Only minor post-processing done).
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NIKON D3200

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Aperture f/13 ISO 400 Shutter 10/1250 Focal Length 550/10

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Apr, 2016

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