Death in the Afternoon

Watson stared at his friend, his mouth open and with look of amazement on his face. "How on earth can you possibly know that?", he exclaimed. His friend drew upon his pipe and glanced over at the puzzled doctor. "After all these years you still look but do not observe.", came the calm reply. "But they are only flies. They are dry and crispy and have been here for weeks.", said Watson. "It is but a simple task of reason, sir", came the reply. "There are significantly more flies in front of one window than the other. One window faces west and the other east. It is early Spring and the sun is set before six in the evening. Hence, my dear Watson' they must have died in the afternoon." Watson nodded to himself, smiled and lit a cigarette. And so ended the lesser known case of 'Death in the Afternoon'.

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Leica M9 + 35 mm Leica Summilux M f1:1.4. ISO 160, 1/60s at f1:4.0. PP in LR / Nik ColorFX Pro 4.
 
Having lived at one time opposite a dairy farm, this brings back the memories of just how many flies can congregate, only to end zapped, one way or another. Rolls of sticky paper hung from the ceiling works a treat, I see this way has an advantage as long as it does not block the hoover. Makes for a great Photo Pete.
 
Thanks, Julian. I suspect a bird got trapped in the attic as happened last time.

Nice to see you posting again. How have you been?
Thanks Pete, like to post more but have enjoyed not being tied to the computer as I used to be. Do miss it here though and must try harder. As for being, It's been a difficult winter. Must take this summer as an opportunity to build a strong foundation of good ideas .
 
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