July 30, 2011

ULTIMATE FIGHTER




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Posted by Tatjana Parkacheva at 5:24 PM

83 comments:

  1. CherylJuly 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful capture Tatjana. Great detail.

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  2. LauraJuly 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    what a great shot! love the lighting and the long shadow!

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  3. RalphJuly 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    The fly in person is small, almost insignificant (unless he is buzzing around us :). The shadow on the other hand shows us a large creature, with some artistic style...

    The pest as a work of art?

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  4. Jenn JilksJuly 30, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Incredible photos. You are talented.

    Thanks for visiting!
    http://mymuskoka.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-garden-friends-and-flowers.html

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  5. FranciscaJuly 30, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Super macro of a fly for all three memes! Very clever, Tatjana.

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  6. MollyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    You take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. I love your pictures.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    It is a pleasure to meet you. What incredible talent you have! Have a great afternoon.

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  8. VioletSkyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    He looks almost benign, until you see his shadow!

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  9. Ms. BeckyJuly 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    now THIS, oh yes THIS, is a great shadow shot.

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  10. E Makes ArtJuly 30, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, what a great shot!! I never thought I'd see a fly as beautiful.. but I do in this photo. Well done!

    xoEsther

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  11. Phil SladeJuly 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    A clever and well thought out picture Tatyana

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  12. MyMaracasJuly 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Excellent! That shadow has an amazingly ominous quality.

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  13. AnnabellaJuly 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Wow - his shadow is incredible. He really is the ultimate fighter! Fabulous shot Tatjana.

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  14. Kay L. DaviesJuly 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    An amazing photo, Tatjana. I agree with Jenn, you are very talented.

    —Kay, Alberta, Canada

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  15. EG CameraGirlJuly 31, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Wonderful macro as well as shadow!

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  16. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 31, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I do NOT like flies--but I like your photo very much!

    COMPADRES

    Shadows above me,
    Shadows below;
    Some shadows swift and
    Some shadows slow;
    All of these shadows,
    It’s plain to see,
    Are my compadres—
    Sweet company!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Scissor Those Shadows!

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  17. Sylvia KJuly 31, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Superb macro capture, Tatjana! Such sharp clear shadow! You are indeed talented! Hope your weekend is going well!

    Sylvia

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  18. RajeshJuly 31, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Fantastic shot. The perfect angle.

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  19. SaunJuly 31, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Awesome fly shot...Thanks for visiting my blog today. :)

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  20. JohnJuly 31, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I really like the way you have captured this one, with the shadow so much larger than the subject.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Wonderful shot with the shadow and the position of the front legs!

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  22. SpadomanJuly 31, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    This is one fantastic photo. Looks as if you asked the fly to pose. Wonderful.

    Peace

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  23. magiceyeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    ready for take off?!

    lovely capture!

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  24. SivindenJuly 31, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Excellent macro shadow shot!

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  25. B i r g i t t aJuly 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Fantastic shadow!

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  26. genieJuly 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    The shadow and the detail of this bug is awesome. This is one wonderful shadow shot. Awesome! Genie

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  27. ScottJuly 31, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wow! Love this macro shot. The shadow looks great!

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  28. Hootin AnniJuly 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking...so very perfect!!

    Stop by if you find time and see my
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    Have a terrific Sunday.

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  29. lina@home sweet homeJuly 31, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Very rich in detail :) The shadow is awesome...
    Thanks for dropping by...

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  30. nonizamboniJuly 31, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What an interesting capture! Great eye--thanks for sharing.

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  31. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love shots like this where the subject matter is small but the image is larger than life! What a great capture!

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  32. RNSANEJuly 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Ferocious shadow, amazing detail!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    What a brilliant shadow shot!!

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  34. LouisetteJuly 31, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great shot, all yours fotos are wonderfull, congratulation. Greeting from Belgium

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  35. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great photo. He does look like he's getting ready for battle. Ha!

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  36. DimpleJuly 31, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Terrific macro!

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  37. eileeninmdJuly 31, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Fantastic capture!

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  38. JamesJuly 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Wonderfully captured! I especially like the shadow!

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  39. BirgittaJuly 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I like it! Great shot!

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  40. RekhaJuly 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    The shadow effect is stunning and Black and white gives it that extra edge.

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  41. LoisJuly 31, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    How lovely!

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  42. Shirley @ The Gardening LifeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Love the choice of caption for this photo! Suitable indeed.

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  43. KellyJuly 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Great detail in that shadow, even if it is a nasty ole fly! :)

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  44. NatureFootstepJuly 31, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    this is a great shot. How did you manage to get it? :)

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  45. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    The dramatic high contrast makes for an excellent image. That shadow makes the fly look fearsome.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    That is just fantastic! Beautiful photography...
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  47. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Stunning capture accentuated by the magnificent lighting!

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  48. CassieAugust 1, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Amazing how you could take a really creepy insect like a fly and make it into a gReAt ShadowShot. Happy SSS!

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  49. TeresaAugust 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Very nice shot love the texture

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  50. ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ/ AshwiniAugust 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    That's an amazing shot! Like it! like it! like it!

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  51. LighthousegalAugust 1, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great photo. What an awesome capture.

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  52. annetteAugust 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Great shot!!

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  53. EdenAugust 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I love the image. Great macro.

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  54. CanadianGardenJoyAugust 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh my goodness Tatjana that shot is fantastic !!
    I have some rather kooky detailed shots of flies in my garden at times .. this is spectacular with detail !
    I also adore your header picture .. beautiful !
    Joy : )

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  55. Erica (Irene)August 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Wow!!! an amazing photo...love your Blog.

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  56. BLOGitseAugust 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    sorry I'm late...
    What a shadow of a monster he/she has!

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  57. Icy BCAugust 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Fantastic shot, and the shadow is great!

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  58. HalcyonAugust 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Excellent macro! I can't believe the detail. Really great shot... and even better in black and white. :)

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  59. DragonstarAugust 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Wonderful shadow. Really fine macro shot.

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  60. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 1, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    That's amazing! Even the shadow shows so much detail (and the shadow certainly looks like it could take on all comers in any fight!)

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  61. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 2, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Thank you all for wonderful comments.

    Regards and best wishes for all

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  62. LesaAugust 3, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    big shadow for such a little fly. the black and white really makes it pop.

    thanks for the visit!

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  63. IndraniAugust 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Wow! Great macro shot.

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  64. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Nature's lean mean fighting machine ! a beautiful blog !

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  65. MarianeAugust 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing all your great photos!! - Its' hard to pick one for the others.
    ^¿^

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  66. dieter michalekAugust 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    this is really fantastic.
    perfect,

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  67. KarenAugust 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    A terrific shot. What a BIG shadow he casts!

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  68. WillardAugust 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Very dramatic!

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  69. MridulaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Lovely capture.

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  70. Reader WilAugust 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    All your photos are worth seeing! Thanks for the visit and happy ABC Wednesday!

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  71. Gallery of the MountainsAugust 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Love the shadow - you made a common house fly very intriguing! Thanks for stopping by.

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  72. LifeRamblingsAugust 11, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    love the long shadow. great shot.

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  73. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    great B & W.

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  74. MarieElizabethAugust 15, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Wonderful capture and shadow.

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  77. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Great shot. I have never done the shadow shot meme but it looks like fun and I do love the implied simplicity of this one.

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  78. HanneAugust 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! :)

    This photo reminds me of how frightening shadows actual can be - even though when there is no reason to be scared.

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  79. Toni - Signature GardensAugust 21, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love this shot of the lowly fly! Surprised it sat long enough to get a picture of it and you caught its shadow to boot! Thanks for visiting my blog :-) I appreciate it.

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  80. A.August 21, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    that is a beautiful picture!

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  81. BecsAugust 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Fantastic shot! Something quite sinister about that long shadow...
    Thank you for visiting my blog too.:) Becsx

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  82. GeraldineAugust 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    This is a great photo! A bug has never looked so good LOL. Glad I stopped in. G

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  83. LeoviFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Superb macro, love the light, shadow and texture. Saludos.

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