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Posted: 06 Aug 2013

Taken: 22 Jul 2013

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1/400 • f/5.6 • 100.0 mm • ISO 100 •

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Janet Brien •
Canon 5D Mark II •
Pacific Northwest •
Oregon •
embrace •
hunting •
hoverfly •
death •
Canon 100mm 2.8L •

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Death's Embrace: A Hoverfly's Last Breath, Kissed Away By A Stealthy Spider

Death's Embrace: A Hoverfly's Last Breath, Kissed Away By A Stealthy Spider
I was taking pictures of caterpillars the other day and while I was examining Milkweed leaves, I noticed a tiny Hoverfly on the edge of one leaf. I immediately began taking pictures but soon realized that it wasn't alone. In fact, it had just gotten caught by a spider which was injecting venom into it as I took this picture! AMAZING TIMING!!!!

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 Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes
Extraordinary image Janet, well done, sharp and so well timed.
10 years ago.
 Julien Rappaport
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Superbe photo Janet
10 years ago.
 Soeradjoen (limited time)
Soeradjoen (limited… club
Great capture, Janet!
10 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
Amazing macro, Janet, and what timing.
Thanks so much for your info on Doons though my Dutch friend reckons this means Laundry. So from now on I'm going to call the Downs Laundries! I think it may be the difference between modern Dutch and old Dutch. Anyway, from now on, you can consider yourself my research assistant. (Unpaid, of course)
10 years ago.
 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
Terrific find and shot, Janet!

That's Wild!!
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