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Hmm..Very Strong...
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Copyright: Narayanan Ganesan (gannu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-12
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Robberfly [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-16 1:42
Viewed: 405
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Friends,

I was walking casually in our gardern and suddenly found a movement near the grass. I found this dragonfly perhaps just came out to this world. It was cloudy and raining. Firts hesitated to take the camera out but then thought doesnt matter let me click..Hope you all like it. Thanks to all our TN friends for correcting this ID. Ganesh

Some more details about Robberfly
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Suborder: Brachycera
Superfamily: Asiloidea
Family: Asilidae

Robber flies is the common name of flies in the Diptera family Asilidae. The family Asilidae contains about 7,100 described species worldwide. All robber flies have stout, spiny legs, a dense moustache of bristles on the face (mystax), and 3 simple eyes (ocelli) in a characteristic depression between their two large compound eyes. The mystax helps protect the head and face when the fly encounters prey bent on defense. The antennae are short, 3-segmented, sometimes with a bristle-like structure called an arista. The short, strong proboscis is used to stab and inject victims with saliva containing neurotoxic and proteolytic enzymes which paralyze and digest the insides; the fly then sucks the liquefied meal through the proboscis. Many species have long, tapering abdomens, sometimes with a sword-like ovipositor. Others are fat-bodied bumblebee mimics. Adult robber flies attack other flies, beetles, butterflies and moths, various bees, dragon and damselflies, Ichneumon wasps, grasshoppers, and some spiders.

The larvae are often found in decaying organic matter, such as dung heaps and rotting logs. Other species live in the soil. In most species the larvae are omnivorous.

The robber flies are an abundant and diverse family within the order Diptera that are known for their predatory behavior. Asilidae diversity can be attributed to their broad distribution; most species tend to occupy a selective niche. As their common name implies, robber flies have voracious appetites and feed on a vast array of other arthropods, which may help to maintain a healthy balance between insect populations in various habitats (Joern and Rudd 1982, Shurovnekov 1962). Asilidae adults attack wasps, bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers, other flies, and some spiders. Robber flies are particularly abundant in arid and sunny habitats, which are optimal conditions in which to observe their many morphs and behaviors




Exposure Time: 1/250
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 180/1 mm
Date Taken: 2008-07-12 17:33
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 284 kb

Source : Internet
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Hola Ganesh, excelente macro.
Muy buena aproximación, nitida y buen detalle.
Tonos de color saturados, pero muy agradable.
Buena exposición y una cuidada composición.
Un saludo

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8007] (26809)
  • [2008-07-16 2:06]

Hello Ganesh!

Great macro shot, detailed and sharp. But this isn't dragonfly! This is big robber fly.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1031 W: 26 N: 2984] (10774)
  • [2008-07-16 2:13]

Hi Ganesh,
very good shot, excellent POV and i really like the colours. A good DOF too, lots of detail where it matters.
tfs
Paul

Hi Ganesh ji,
This is not a dragonfly but a Robberfly. Excellent composition and sharp details on the head. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hola Narayanan,
Excelente macro de buena composición, con gran nitidez en la que se aprecian muy bien los detalles, iluminación y fondo muy agradables. Saludos
José Ramón

Hello Narayanan,
A great shot, that eye and its colours are brilliantly captured. You DOF is very thin but you have the DOF right where you want it. A lot of fine detail captured on the dragonflies body.
regards
Matt.

Really colourful Robber Fly, Ganesan.
Am I right in assuming that you chose the 'Auto' mode of adjustment on the PS CS2/3?
I may be wrong but that option normally turns colours on the colder side. However, the image is otherwise very beautiful and we have the option to choose whatever looks good to us during editing.
I have seen a Robber Fly only once in the last three years so I feel good when I see a good picture of it like yours.
TFS
Ram

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3777] (12120)
  • [2008-07-16 3:13]

Hi Ganesh,
Eyes look beautiful! I like the colors, lighting and POV a lot. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-07-16 3:16]

Hello Narayanan, wonderful macro shot of this insect. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

Hello Narayanan,
perfect macro shot of interesting insect in all aspects. TFS. regards,
Bahadir

Hi Ganesh,i'm surprising for the incredibles colors of the eye,it's a great spectacle of nature perfectly taken,my best compliments for this fantastic work,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Ganesh,
superb macro shot with great details,wondeful sharpness and lovely colours,
well done,
tfs

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 159] (690)
  • [2008-07-16 4:46]

Hello Ganesh,

Very fine macro of this robber fly. POV,DOF,colors and composition impressive.
TFS
vral

great closeup, TFS Ori

Hi Ganesh
Great macro capture of this robberfly with great details, wonderful POV and DOF. TFS this my friend!
Warm regards,

Bayram

Hi Ganesh,

You have really robbed the situation, well taken,very sharp and nice background to complement.Its indeed a impressive image. TFS.

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 476] (1967)
  • [2008-07-16 5:54]

HI Ganesh ,great shot of this robber fly , very good detail , and color with a perfect soft background , thanks for sharing
regards
Art

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2036 W: 6 N: 2017] (13253)
  • [2008-07-16 6:06]

Hola amigo,
preciosa macro,
detalles y buen foco,
color y agradable pov.
saludos

Gannu, I love the red eyes of the Robber Fly. The colors are lovely. A more parallel point of view coupled with smaller aperture would have made this crisper.

- Murali

Hello
Very nice shot. Just look at the eyes.
Excellent sharpness. Vignesh

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-07-16 9:08]

Hi Ganesh,

An amazing macro of this Robberfly. Of course if it hadn't been identified I would have no guess what it was. The eye and its colors are unbelievable. Captured in a wonderful pose showing off every inch. Razor sharpness to all of the intricate details. Excellent colors and textures. Congratulations to you for this marvelous presentation.

Jane

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3029 W: 148 N: 4520] (14595)
  • [2008-07-16 9:14]

Hi Ganesan.
You managed to meet and picture a very nice specimen of robber fly. Its colouration is amazing as well as the reproduction of all its features. May be DOF is shallow a bit but I see you have used all possibilities. My best regards and TFS. Excellent close-up.
Alexei.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 68 N: 2473] (8159)
  • [2008-07-16 10:40]

Hello Narayanan,
Very beautiful macro of this fly in excellent sharpness, details and great natural colours. Superb POV, DOF and a good composition. Splendid coloured eyes.
Regards,
Peter

Hi,
On the road now with slow connection. Just marking up the best ones this time.
TFS
Pekka

Beautiful macro of this insect, Ganesan!
Very well done!
Goldy

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2596 W: 133 N: 7433] (23169)
  • [2008-07-17 7:52]

A remarkable and beautiful macro Ganesan!
This is a fine capture of a colourful Robberfly, taken from a fine POV with good sharpness and use of the shallow DOF.
Excellent POV and composition too.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Hi Ganesh, great macro with splendid colors, fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Gannesh,

I extremely glad that you did take your camera out otherwise we would not have seen this incredible insect! The colours and details of it sbody are superb.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Ganesh. This robberfly looks good holding on to that blade of grass. I like the look at the compound eye. Very sharp detail and very good control of depth demonstrated here. I like it and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

Hello Ganesh,

Excellent picture of this robber fly. Great POV, DOF and sharpness. Superb detail and beautiful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

a bit noisy, but great, with fantastic colours
regards
jo

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