Hoverfly
Inspired by Jeremiah’s in-air bee shot, Andrew Lin went out to his garden and stalked this red hoverfly. It took multiple attempts on different days before he got this shot, but I think the effort was worth it. He got one from the front, but it was a bit blurry. Besides, we’re all adults here, we can look at a hoverfly’s butt without giggling.
It’s okay. I’ll wait.
Now then. Be sure to check out the large version–you can see the fly’s back feet sticking out from underneath its butt and–
It’s okay. I’ll wait.
As I was saying, you can see his hind legs sticking out.
You guys are so immature.
Thanks Andrew! Awesome shot!
P.S. Butt
P.P.S. I find the blurred green background soothing. Do you? Have a wallpaper.
JFargo said,
May 13, 2008 @ 8:25 am
Very cool! I love insects in air, and the fact that I get credit as inspiration is awesome.
Andrew: How many shots did it take to get a few good ones, if you don’t mind me asking?
Scott said,
May 13, 2008 @ 10:41 am
*giggle*
Andrew said,
May 13, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
JFargo: I think I took around 20 pictures of that fly to get three or four good pictures, but it was being very cooperative, hovering in one spot for an extended time.
15-20% yield isn’t too shabby. Of course, “good” is subjective, and in my case, usually means “mostly in focus”.
MacNut said,
May 13, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
Guess it’s not called a “hoverfly” for nothing. Sounds like it lived up to the name.
Hoverfly butt-heh heh heh.
JFargo said,
May 14, 2008 @ 5:38 am
That’s my definition of “good” too. 15-20% yield on something so small is definitely pretty good, even if it’s being cooperative.