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Mosquito eh! No, its not!


Mosquito eh! No, its not!
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Copyright: Leo Baquerfo (shakerz) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 228] (1105)
Genre: Monera
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Tamron SP AF180mm F/3.5 DI MACRO 1:1
Exposure: f/22, 2 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Robberfly [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-03-27 5:26
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
If you have ever watched a rather large wasp-like insect as it quickly flies out to catch another insect in mid air, you have probably seen a ROBBERFLY.

Amazingly, most people do not realize that this type of behavior is in no way related to the way a wasp hunts for food.

Robberflies are often mistaken for various different species of bees or wasp but are the only insect of the three that hunt in this manner. Insect lovers who desire to observe the robberfly should find a wooded area that borders a meadow in the early part of summer. Sit at the edge of the woods and watch for a rather large insect with long legs to zoom out of the trees to catch another flying insect. If you can follow the path of this insect back to its perch you will notice that this behavior is repeated over and over until the robberfly has eaten its fill or made enough passes at insects to ensure that none of its choice are available.

When it is possible to get a closer look at the robberfly you will notice that the body has tiny hair like appendages that give this insect a rather bristly appearance around the head area. You might also notice that as any possible prey comes close, the eyes of this insect follow its progress intently. Interestingly, the robberfly does not snatch every insect it flies out at. In some cases this insect is merely investigating to see if the possible food source is acceptable. It prefers bright sunny areas to hunt in, only regressing into the shadows to eat.

Camera Set-up:
Tripod mounted, Tamron 180mm + 10mm extension tube, eauto-white balance, mirror lock-up, sigma macro ringflash @auto-mode.
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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-03-27 5:28]

Stunning photo!
Perfect on everything!
Above scale!
Keep on going and TFS!

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  • deons Silver Star Critiquer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 7] (130)
  • [2006-03-27 5:33]
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Hi Paulo
What an incredibly sharp and stunning macro of the wasp.I have just started to experiment with macro photography and you have certainly set the benchmark.
Deon

Hi Leo, very, very cice shot. I like it.
Perfect in focus, DOF and colour.
Maurizio

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-03-27 5:36]

Hi paolo,

Very very impressive macro,very sharp and detailed picture,
well done,

Paul

Excellent shot. Great sharpnees and good POV.

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  • pitai Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 15 N: 155] (1197)
  • [2006-03-27 6:08]

Hi, I recently discovered this insect myself. But, my shot is not as good as yours. Great exposure. Very rich details and nice colours. well done. gabriel

Hi Leo,
Great shot of a robberfly, good BG and POV
TFS
Goutham R

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 1 N: 163] (666)
  • [2006-03-27 9:09]

A very, very nice shot of this fly. DOV is great and from this position you can see all then details very well.
Well done and thanks.
Gr. Hans

Excellent shot, Leo.
Your note reads very well.
TFS.

Hi Leo
Incredible shot of the Robberfly, Very good sharpness and POV. composition is great. colors of the eye is marvellous. Good picture. TFS.

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  • TPAKT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 114 W: 23 N: 19] (87)
  • [2006-03-27 13:04]

Privet Leo.
Remarkable and beautiful macrophoto. Quality, details, colors, depth of sharpness, a pose of model - all is excellent!! All attention of the spectator leaves on survey of work. Bravo!!

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  • pat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 87 W: 0 N: 125] (410)
  • [2006-03-27 15:45]

Hi Leo,
Outstanding photo ! Crisp sharp, excellent lighting, showing every single hair. And these emerald green eyes are so amazing... Thanks for showing, Patrick

It is so clear and sharp Leo.
Great picture and great composition.
Excellent POV and BG.
TFS!!!!
Regards
JC

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1044 W: 156 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-03-28 4:53]

Hi Leo,
Amazing detail, the DOF is perfect and colours are very good. You've isolated the subject well against a completely neutral background, great shot and interesting note.
Cheers,
Adrian

Really stunning image of a Robberfly. 10 out of 10.

Julian

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