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The challenge of the very slow lens required by F. Percy Smith for macro-photography, coupled with the insensitive film stock of the day, meant that so much light was required for exposure that the poor flies quickly succumbed to the heat. As Smith had glued their wings so that they could not fly away, they used their legs to achieve the memorable results seen here.
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Early footage ... A different take on motion studies a la Muybridge... Interesting bit shows human curiosity about other creatures at work.
Well, this is the first time that I felt a little sorry for a disgusting fly; but, quite ingenious work.