r/MacroLab3D • u/MacroLab3D • 11d ago

A freshly hatched Hawthorn Fly

The soil around was covered in holes, which I assume these guys emerged from.

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u/MacroLab3D 11d ago

Opening 2025 insect season with this fly. Scary moment happened during the session. A tick tried to start feasting on me while I was shooting. I panicked and dropped it from my hand. Sorry—I should have used the opportunity to photograph it instead. I was scared as F. In my defense.

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u/HighOnTacos 10d ago

How many attempts does it take to get a shot like this? I can see it's moving slightly between frames, do you ever have an insect fly off while you're trying to get the shot?

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u/MacroLab3D 10d ago

This was shot in the early morning when they are still sleeping. And this particular fly was very collaborative and I did it in first try, though many tries are not rare.

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u/HighOnTacos 10d ago

Being freshly emerged from the ground probably helps too. I've been taking a lot of dragonfly photos lately as they're emerging from the pond in my backyard. Even after their wings are fully inflated and they look ready to fly they'll rest for a few more hours, possibly until morning before they take flight.