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After the recent rains the grass is long and green in places in the forest. Ideal breeding ground for some creatures. Ideal hunting ground for others.

This King of flies sat high in the untidy grass waiting for something to emerge from the shadows below. As soon as it was in capture range up he went, grasped the Cranefly from behind and pierced it with a razor sharp lancet to deliver the coup de grace - a cocktail of neurotoxin and digestive enzymes.

1. http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930695_markberkery.jpg
2. http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930740_markberkery.jpg
3. http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930719_markberkery.jpg
4. http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930743_markberkery.jpg
5. http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930751_markberkery.jpg
6. Burp!
http://onbeingmark.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/p1930770_markberkery.jpg

Mark



Oct 21, 2010 at 07:08 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Great series! Nicely done.


Oct 21, 2010 at 08:19 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Simply brilliant Mark!


Oct 21, 2010 at 08:45 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


The images your getting with that Panasonic are nothing short of incredible. These are simply some of the best I seen posted here, really well done.

Dave



Oct 21, 2010 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Very nice set Mark!


Oct 21, 2010 at 09:02 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Wonderful series- esp like #3.
Brian V.



Oct 22, 2010 at 01:19 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Thanks guys, glad you like 'em.

Mark



Oct 22, 2010 at 01:48 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Amazing captures with good clarity and detail.


Oct 22, 2010 at 04:21 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Great stuff Mark! Sooo happy to see the robbers back buzzing about!


Oct 22, 2010 at 04:26 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Definitely among the best robber fly series I have seen!

I still can't get over how well your unusual rig does. As is often said, it isn't the gear, it's the photographer!



Oct 22, 2010 at 05:21 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


great coloured robber, good series

phil



Oct 23, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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davenfl wrote:
The images your getting with that Panasonic are nothing short of incredible. These are simply some of the best I seen posted here, really well done.

Dave


Thanks Dave. It's time to move on from the Panny but I can't find what I want - at the right price.

Mark



Oct 24, 2010 at 04:14 AM
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Bandi wrote:
Great stuff Mark! Sooo happy to see the robbers back buzzing about!


Thanks Anthony. Yes, the Robbers have started appearing here too, along with the mozzies.

Mark



Oct 24, 2010 at 04:18 AM
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Great shots, esp #1. I've been chasing robberflies all day. They're everywhere at the moment. No shots of any kills yet. Wasps have just started to appear, along with damsels and dragons. Love the warm weather.
cheers,
peter



Oct 24, 2010 at 04:49 AM
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DQE1.0 wrote:
Definitely among the best robber fly series I have seen!

I still can't get over how well your unusual rig does. As is often said, it isn't the gear, it's the photographer!


Thanks Phil. It's a lot of things really, isn't it. Probably most that the nature shows up, and lots of practise - constantly.

Mark



Oct 25, 2010 at 09:47 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Thanks Gustavo and phil.

Mark



Oct 25, 2010 at 09:48 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Fantastic set, mate. Don't know how I missed this one. Seen precious few of these this season.

Kenny



Oct 25, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Kenj8246 wrote:
Fantastic set, mate. Don't know how I missed this one. Seen precious few of these this season.

Kenny


Thanks Kenny. It seems to be time for this common brown Robberfly. It will be a different summer, wet wet, being the start of El Nina. And the tics are out in force.

mark



Oct 26, 2010 at 07:33 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


Cheers Peter. It's the mozzies and ticks I don't love. ((:

peterski wrote:
Great shots, esp #1. I've been chasing robberflies all day. They're everywhere at the moment. No shots of any kills yet. Wasps have just started to appear, along with damsels and dragons. Love the warm weather.
cheers,
peter




Oct 26, 2010 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · King of Flies - Robber of Life


superb shots


Oct 27, 2010 at 06:30 AM
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