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POTW 27th July - Double the Fear by Tom Charles

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Old 28-07-14, 08:56
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Default POTW 27th July - Double the Fear by Tom Charles

I am posting my POTW for a second week on this occasion as Christine (DigiDiva) has decided to withdraw from WPF and this would have been her week to make a selection.

My choice is Double the Fear by Tom Charles.



A beautiful macro, technically excellent but with a definite twist that makes it unusual and made me look twice. I love the way the reflection is so well blended from the main subject. At first I found it quite difficult to define exactly where the insect is standing.

A fine shot.

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Old 28-07-14, 13:54
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a great image,congrats to Tom,
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Old 28-07-14, 20:43
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A lucky escape Tom - The female can give you a nasty bite as I learnt on Sunday standing in a long grass meadow trying to photograph butterflies. Attacked several times with a bite like a bee sting. Noticed the strange colouration of the eyes as with your image and a bit of Googling produces "Twin-lobed Deer-fly".

Interesting approach to macro.
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Old 29-07-14, 13:12
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Graham, thank you for choosing this image. It is appreciated

Thank you too, Trena and Rob for your comments.

Rob, I have been made very ill over the years, from being bitten by these flies. A few days before getting this shot, I was bitten on the hand, and thank goodness I had no reaction this time.

I relate to your warning with much empathy
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Excellent shot and well worth POTW - congrats Tom.
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Old 29-07-14, 15:26
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Thank you Andy
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