robber fly
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
robber fly, originally uploaded by Rundstedt B. Rovillos.
The robber flies are an abundant and diverse family within the order Diptera that are known for their predatory behavior. Asilidae diversity can be attributed to their broad distribution; most species tend to occupy a selective niche. As their common name implies, robber flies have voracious appetites and feed on a vast array of other arthropods, which may help to maintain a healthy balance between insect populations in various habitats (Joern and Rudd 1982, Shurovnekov 1962). Asilidae adults attack wasps, bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers, other flies, and some spiders. Robber flies are particularly abundant in arid and sunny habitats, which are optimal conditions in which to observe their many morphs and behaviors.
After the Storm
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
After the Storm, originally uploaded by Sean Bolton.
We experienced a couple of days of heavy storms when we visited Rhodes last October. It was worth the bad weather however, so that we could enjoy sunsets such as this.
waiting
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
waiting, originally uploaded by milehightoad.
Spent a day camping and fishing at Dillon Reservoir near Frisco, Colorado. There was a blanket of clouds and light mist falling all afternoon–perfect for the kids to go fishing.
She wasn’t as lucky as he was.
Strobist: SB-800 camera right with CTO gel, full power with D70 set to incandescent +1 triggered with PocketWizard Plus II’s. It was around 8 p.m.
Tags: fisherman
One more for the road…
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
One more for the road…, originally uploaded by tricky..
As i said, i took a *lot* of photos of these, here’s one final one 
Definitely gonna have to go back and see these when theres a bit of sun too!
Long-Horn Highland Cow @ Baslow Edge, Peak District, UK.
stone cold
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
stone cold, originally uploaded by myfear.
Good morning flickr Another early morning over here in germany. No fun these days. On top of that it started raining. As the forecast says this will not stop until sunday. Perfect summer.
Enjoy another one taken on Rügen. As you might have seen: lighroom at work with 300 v1 preset.
Have a great wednesday! Be successfull! And take care dear friends!
# Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
# Aperture: f/14
# Focal Length: 18 mm
# ISO Speed: 200
Lake Moraine and Morning Reflections
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
Lake Moraine and Morning Reflections, originally uploaded by dbarronoss.
The Devils Grasp
Aug 8, 2007 Uncategorized
The Devils Grasp, originally uploaded by Ozone71.
Taken for the PIP August Project “How Low Can You Go?” (Low light photography)
Nikon D70, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/30s ISO800
To get the blue flame, I coated my hand in methylated spirits and had Teafor2 ignite it.
For safety, I did this over the sink, and plunged my hand into cold water as soon as the shot was taken. (It took several attempts to get this one and all I lost was the hair on the back of my hand.)
