Like many I was not surprised to wake and find we had survived the supposed apocalypse that was predicted because the ancient Mayan calendar had simply run out of time……I can confirm that the day passed peacefully, as usual in this little corner of the world. What did surprise me was the very weird eyes on this strange fly I captured through my macro lens recently when seeking insects to photograph. I have no idea what it is, it was tiny and was feeding on nectar in the centre of a rose.
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So much detail it’s unreal !
You amaze me 🙂
Thanks so much – amazing what one can do with a good macro lens. Cheers!
these are just stunning images…so amazing
More stunning photos … beautiful!
Merry Christmas and may there be lots of flowers, insects and birds in the new year, and all of them posing for you!
Stripy eyes! What an amazing picture. Just lovely and fantastic. The curls of the rose’s stamen (?) give it an extra dreamy quality.
Absolutely unbelievable photos! Amazing that such a tiny insect is so beautiful!