Unseasonably mild weather tempted this blowfly to buzz around our conservatory. I persuaded it to stay still long enough for a photograph by providing it with a drop of honey......
.. merry Christmas to you too Adrian. There is a sequel to this blog..... the fly got away and, refuelled, it's whizzing round the place like it's turbocharged ..... I'm in the doghouse until I can swat it...
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This is a superb image. Have a good Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis wouldn't have happened a year ago! As you say, much milder in 2011.
ReplyDeleteWe hope that you and Mrs G have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Best wishes, Graeme
.. merry Christmas to you too Adrian. There is a sequel to this blog..... the fly got away and, refuelled, it's whizzing round the place like it's turbocharged ..... I'm in the doghouse until I can swat it...
ReplyDeleteThanks Blackbird - hope you have a great Christmas too...
ReplyDelete... and a Merry Christmas to you and yours Graeme. Unbelievably mild - we saw a hedgehog out of hibernation yesterday, which was reckless.....
ReplyDeleteYou're far too generous Phil!! lol
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture though.
All the best for Christmas.
All the best to you too Keith...
ReplyDeleteStunning photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen!
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