Friday, December 23, 2011

The Heat, The Flies.....




































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......
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10 comments:

  1. ADRIANDecember 23, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is a superb image. Have a good Christmas.

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  2. Africa GomezDecember 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wonderful portrait! Merry Christmas!

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  3. Imperfect and TenseDecember 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    This wouldn't have happened a year ago! As you say, much milder in 2011.

    We hope that you and Mrs G have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

    Best wishes, Graeme

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  4. PhilDecember 23, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    .. 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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  5. PhilDecember 23, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks Blackbird - hope you have a great Christmas too...

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  6. PhilDecember 23, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    ... and a Merry Christmas to you and yours Graeme. Unbelievably mild - we saw a hedgehog out of hibernation yesterday, which was reckless.....

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  7. holdingmomentsDecember 24, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    You're far too generous Phil!! lol

    Excellent capture though.

    All the best for Christmas.

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  8. PhilDecember 24, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    All the best to you too Keith...

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  9. Ellen RathboneDecember 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Stunning photo!

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  10. PhilDecember 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks Ellen!

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