I have been remiss with the Wee Beasties series. Quite frankly, the weather here in England has been absolutely pants, and much of the local landscape has been waterlogged. Motivation to go for my previously daily walks to the woods has waned – and the poor dog is lucky if I let her out of the back gate.
But I found enough energy to wander out today, camera in hand and took a few shots.
I came across this Grey Striped Fly (not the most imaginative title) on some water iris leaves – smashed flat by the recent floods (the leaves, not the fly). I was taken by how cooperative he was, as they are usually rather skittish. It was only later, when I reviewed the pictures, that it became clear why this one hadn’t flown away.
(Click on the images for better clarity).
© Alice through the Macro Lens [2012]
Alice through the Macro Lens 
It would definitely have just gone in circles 😉
Not a great life though, I fear. Let’s hope the wing grows back quickly.
let’s hope so
Oops. Isn’t there some sort of saying about flying on a wing and a prayer?
Emphasis being on “a” wing and a prayer in this poor blighter’s case 🙂
Looks like a tiny new set of left wings is growing… Amazing capture!
You know, I think you’re right. I didn’t really think about them like that … but I think that may be what those little things are ….
Cute fly… you really got very vivid details.
Inspired by your macro shots, i also tried shooting close up…
https://kap10bob.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/sunday-post-close-up/
Please have a look and let me know how to improve.
I think you’ve done a grand job. I’m the last person to offer photographic advice, as my approaches have no real method to them. I often get that kind of “glow” feel to my pictures that your close ups have. I’m sure some professional will tell me this shouldn’t be there – the focus is a bit out, or the shutter speed was too quick …. but I really like the effect. It has an arty feel to it – so I think your close ups are lovely.
I love you macro lens work. The photos are spectacular.
Really good clarity. Great entries for the challenge.
Isadora
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/weekly-photo-challenge-wrong/
Thank you so much for the compliments.
Nice shot 🙂
thanks, Jake
Oh wow, one wing! That is so interesting, but not good for the fly. Great job capturing all the colors.
Thanks Jennifer. I wonder if there’s an interesting story behind it too.
I was thinking his legs were stuck until I finally got it. Maybe, he found safe place to crawl to. 🙂 Amazing that you got such great images because of it.
🙂 Every time I look at the picture now, I imagine his legs stuck to the leaf.
that wsa terrific. Great job. By the way, what does it mean when the weather is pants? Here’s my wrong: http://wp.me/p1TywS-uo
~Anne
Thanks, Anne. Oh, “pants” means rubbish or terrible in its slang terms.
It also means underwear in its literal meaning.
Your “pants” are our “trousers” 🙂
Thanks for the explanation. So funny how each culture has its own slang.
~Anne
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How strange.. is it growing another do you think?
I hope so. I wonder how long it takes?
No idea.. I know nothing about such things.. I just thought it looked as though it had tiny new wings..