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Thread: Robber fly compound eyes
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5th March 2017, 06:32 AM #1
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Robber fly compound eyes
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5th March 2017, 07:37 AM #2
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Well done Brian. You got the focus nicely on the eyes. You also got the fly to pose beauifully!
John
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5th March 2017, 07:54 AM #3
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Impressing. - Excellent composition.
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5th March 2017, 07:58 AM #4
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Strange as this sounds he flew off and reposed 3 times before I got this shot
Originally Posted by JohnRostron
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5th March 2017, 08:00 AM #5
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
I was able to choose bg colour and texture by walking around the fly. Originally Posted by Werner
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5th March 2017, 10:54 AM #6
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Nice capture.
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5th March 2017, 12:50 PM #7
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
helps to have a cooperative model Originally Posted by Shadowman
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5th March 2017, 01:08 PM #8
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Excellent shot
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5th March 2017, 01:54 PM #9
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
thanks, it works for me. Originally Posted by Wavelength
Excellent shot
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5th March 2017, 03:06 PM #10
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Your patience to observe paid off Donald.
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5th March 2017, 04:58 PM #11
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Superb shot, Brian.
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5th March 2017, 11:30 PM #12
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
I either needed to develop patience or ulcers Originally Posted by Rainforest
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6th March 2017, 07:46 PM #13
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Very nice Brian
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6th March 2017, 10:43 PM #14Moderator
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Yup, can't argue with anyone - very good Brian
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7th March 2017, 03:54 AM #15
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
I have been mentored by some of the best. Originally Posted by Craigie
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7th March 2017, 03:55 AM #16
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
Practice pays off. But how to justify buying new gear Originally Posted by bnnrcn
Very nice Brian
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7th March 2017, 03:57 AM #17
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
I almost went blind removing all the imperfections in the bg. That I struggled on is thanks to you Originally Posted by Dave Humphries
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7th March 2017, 09:33 AM #18Moderator
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Re: Robber fly compound eyes
I was impressed by the cleanliness of the bg
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