Male Striped Horse Fly (Tabanus lineola)
I had seen one of these flies last summer and wished I had a chance to photograph it, and I haven't seen another one until today.
Take a look at the larger size, it's really a beautiful fly. Through the viewfinder I watched him make several bizarre movements with his front legs, totally different than any other fly I have seen.
Taken using just the 28mm reversed and the flash to the top left. He was on a white painted railing which bounced the flash back up and provided some nice lighting. Full frame, no cropping.
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Techuser (61 months ago | reply)
The lighting is awesome, there is no shadow underneath the head
Thankful! (61 months ago | reply)
What a background!
BluueFox (61 months ago | reply)
This is amazing. Really.
smfr123 (61 months ago | reply)
Wow. Just wow.
Cap001 - Dan (61 months ago | reply)
Amazing insect and great capture!
Danny Perez Photography (61 months ago | reply)
Wow! Beautiful!
teejaybee (61 months ago | reply)
Mate, that is fantastic! Is that roof of your house in his eyes?
mantidboy (61 months ago | reply)
Inredible photo {8O
One of the funniest flies ive ever seen
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Matt Cole1 (61 months ago | reply)
I have never seen a fly like this before. A superb photo.
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kapalua1 unplugged [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
Maravillosa. Extremadamente bien enfocada. Enhorabuena.
Jonne Seijdel (61 months ago | reply)
amazing!
fuentedelateja (61 months ago | reply)
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synes (61 months ago | reply)
amazing!
The Bald Eagle1 (61 months ago | reply)
Awesome Image. I have only managed to capture images of these once. You are the only other person I have found to have captured images of this one. Excellent work.
Thomas Shahan (61 months ago | reply)
Techuser- Thanks, I was happy with the lighting too, and the lack of shadows is largely due to the white railing bouncing the flash.
teejaybee- The color bands at the bottom of the eyes are part of the eyes themselves, take a look at the close-up of this guy's eye.
The Bald Eagle1- Thanks, when I had seen one of these flies a year ago, I tried to find information on them and took a look at your photo, which is excellent.
Brian-D (61 months ago | reply)
Perfect shot. Was amazed to see the details i saw at full size.
evantrump (61 months ago | reply)
Wow, nice lighting indeed ... excellent work!
EduardoMarabuto Photography (61 months ago | reply)
This fly is just fantastic. I've seen these before and they're simply amazing... especially the eyes.
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Huynh Pham (61 months ago | reply)
Great detail and colour
macropoulos (61 months ago | reply)
Truly spectacular!
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Guslight (61 months ago | reply)
genio!!!!!!
Mr.Enjoy (61 months ago | reply)
Superb focus and composition...
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This is very niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Skipbro (61 months ago | reply)
Beautiful fly with magnificent eyes. Great macro, crystal clear with great lighting.
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I'm fan!!!! Bravo!
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JP.G (61 months ago | reply)
Its like he is wearing massive sun glasses, very nice image, the light really makes it stand out with the bright fur body :) wonderfuly close and clearly detailed.
smakkkk [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
Superb
Steve & Jemma Copley (61 months ago | reply)
He's got the coolest shades!
Leko Photography (61 months ago | reply)
fantástico.
GnondPomme (60 months ago | reply)
awesome ...
Aletaka (60 months ago | reply)
woah!! nice glasses huh???
great album, grats!
raven mother ran them over ~ man the rover (60 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Yeah, beautiful fly. Good job!
ba1212 (60 months ago | reply)
Wow! Your whole photostream is amazing but this photo is simply stunning.
tino.valen (60 months ago | reply)
your macro are really fantastic, congrats,
Chris, (60 months ago | reply)
That is amazing.
stboed (60 months ago | reply)
Indeed...seen this in large, n wow...very rich of details, crystal clear!!
Slim Letaief (59 months ago | reply)
Wearing sunglasses ?? lol
Marcello L. Dantas (59 months ago | reply)
Não acredito!
MunichMax (59 months ago | reply)
Ha,
he looks like a Spacefighter ^^
Very good shots!
All of yours... Your work is just incredible!
cu.here (59 months ago | reply)
:-)
gregwilker (59 months ago | reply)
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Samantha 83 (59 months ago | reply)
Awesome! I love the background, that is not green or too blue: it is just as unique as the fly. :)
mharoldsewell (59 months ago | reply)
COOL sunglasses?? :)) Nice work...!!
Bashaair (57 months ago | reply)
strange
Kojo_46 (57 months ago | reply)
Nice detail.
stephenmdensmore (57 months ago | reply)
This is insanely clear and close! I am loving your work man!!!
jbw productions (54 months ago | reply)
unbelievable