Friday, February 25, 2011

Hairy Monster


No idea whatsoever what this little critter was, but it was interesting to photograph and chased after even though it was very into the flowers.


My first impression was of a fly, but with all the hair on its body, I doubted it as a fly! It looked like a hairy monster to me...


This was one of nature surprises in the summer! I'm not fond of bugs but when they provided a chance to observe, it was quite stimulating to ponder.

Linking this post to Camera Critters, Pink Saturday, and Today Flowers!


Thanks for stopping by!

25 comments:

Day 2 Day Living February 25, 2011 7:22 PM  

I have to know...what kind of camera do you have? Is it DSLR?
Though I almost vomited when I seen the pictures (because that's literally what bugs do to me) The clarity is awesome!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud February 25, 2011 9:02 PM  

Well, I hope he never visits my garden! But, your photos are really neat:@)

Jackie February 25, 2011 9:07 PM  

Oh how nice it looks like it is pollinating but it's not a bee hmm . Anyway those blendtec blenders are really nice but expensive so if you get a chance to win one go for it . They are top notch alongside Vitamix so I would take advantage of the free 3-day program just to win a blendtec lol . The program won't hurt either honest. They will send you emails about it when the time comes and you might get to enjoy green smoothies :) Good luck

Jackie February 25, 2011 9:09 PM  

I'm interested in what camera you used too . My camera broke and I really want a good camera and your pictures look awesome .

Natasha February 25, 2011 10:02 PM  

That is indeed an incredible shot.

How I love your positive perspective on something that would ordinarily be seen as quite icky! Good job!

Best wishes,
Natasha.

Bohemian February 25, 2011 10:20 PM  

What great photography of this mystery critter?!

Dawn... The Bohemian

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments February 26, 2011 7:11 AM  

Ew! On it being a "hairy fly"! But Wow! on your awesome photos! I'd like to know too...what camera do you use?

Blessings & Aloha!
(With my full work week this past week, I am only now able to return blog visits! Thank you for stopping by and again for your kind comment.)

Leslie February 26, 2011 7:46 AM  

I think any bug would look hairy and scary that up close and personal... great photos!
Leslie

eileeninmd February 26, 2011 7:49 AM  

Wow, fantastic shots. I am not fond of bugs either.

ladyfi February 26, 2011 10:06 AM  

Wow - that fly is huge! Great shot.

Gary February 26, 2011 10:49 AM  

Grand close up!! Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River, Canada.

Jane February 26, 2011 11:15 AM  

Great Macros, thanks for sharing:)

Donnie February 26, 2011 12:38 PM  

He was very intent on that flower. Beautiful shots.

Country Wings in Phoenix February 26, 2011 1:07 PM  

Happy Pink Saturday Mumsy Sweetie...
What a beautiful share today. You are definitely in the pink for photography. An awesome photograph.

I still think it is a hairy fly, but I don't know. It definitely is a Hairy Little Monster. You were so brave to continue following. Usually I tuck tail and run the other way.

Thank you for sharing sweetie. I love stopping in to say hi. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

Self Sagacity February 26, 2011 4:13 PM  

This guy is really spiky too!He is very into his flower, just like a guy watching TV.

LV February 26, 2011 7:42 PM  

I have to agree this is not a creature you want to see every day. You did an excellent job getting such great shots of it and so close up. You do very well in that area.

Char February 26, 2011 8:38 PM  

You took some great pictures of that hairy guy!!!
Happy Pink Saturday, Char

Judy Sheldon-Walker February 27, 2011 4:47 PM  

Your detail is fantastic! He doesn't look like a common housefly.

Arija February 28, 2011 12:32 AM  

Wow, that is some fly!!!
Where are you located? I am tempted to send your photo to our local Natural History Museum which is well endowed with insect experts but continent and area would be helpful in identification.

I too had not seen one like this before or is it just the wonderful macro lens magnifications that shows detail we would not dream of with the naked eye?

One would never think of ants as being hairy creatures yet they are identified as well as classified by the number of hairs on various body parts.

Rocky Mountain Woman February 28, 2011 12:12 PM  

Aww...he's just looking for dinner..

I think....shudder...

blueviolet February 28, 2011 1:17 PM  

As long as it stays on the other side of my monitor, we're good.

betchai February 28, 2011 2:59 PM  

amazing crisp pictures, so exciting to see the details.

Bohemian February 28, 2011 8:38 PM  

Dear Mumsy, thank you for your kind comments to my Post and for taking time to visit and be a supporter of my Blog.

I really am enjoying this Journey in the Land Of Blog and all of the wonderful Friends I'm meeting here, it is a great community.

Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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