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Schwebfliege
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Copyright: Tatjana Braun (schnoopie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 0 N: 208] (898)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 400 D, Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-09-12 1:52
Viewed: 564
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another picture from a hoverfly ;) There are so many, that I don't have problems to get some in front of my camera ... It's much more difficult with other insects ;)

Hoverfly - Text from Wikipedia

Flies in the Diptera family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or Syrphid flies.

As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Aphids alone cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to crops worldwide every year; because of this, aphid-feeding hoverflies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Some adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.[1] Hoverflies are harmless despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which act to ward off predators.

Exif-Info

ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 5.00
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/320 seconds
ApertureValue - F 5.00
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 70 mm
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Hello Tatjana,

nice and good macro shot of this hooverfly.
exellent BG.

Gert

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  • eliz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 22 N: 269] (1535)
  • [2008-09-12 2:33]

wish that would be more luminosity and more color to this picture.
if you shoot raw i think this is not a problem.

Tatjana,

A well composed pic that shows good detail of the subject and also a good BG, DOF and POV. The pic is very clear and a good image to post.
TFS,
Sheriff

hi,
veru well composed, good viewpoint. but there should be more luninosity, which will add color to make this beautiful. did a workshop to show the results.tfs.
nagraj.v

Tatjana, Great macro shot. Well done. I want to thank you for your kind comment on my Great Blue Heron shot. I hope you have a great weekend. Bill

Visit my website to see more of my work:
http://billhoughtonphotography.com

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2008-09-12 10:36]

Hi Tatjana . This is a fine close up of the hoverfly. which you have taken with sharp focusing and good detail. good natural colours. I like the pose it looks as if its getting ready to fly away. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-09-12 13:37]

Exceptionally sharp macro, Tatjana.
The DOF is superb.
Great composition and parallel POV.
Superb detail.

All the best!

Joe

Hello Tatjana,
Great macro shot of the hooverfly
the darker bg makes the subject so outstanding and beautiful
the image is sharp with nice colour and details
very well done
cheers
tony

Hello Tatjana.
More a wonderful picture!
Excellent wealth of details!
Fantastic coloration and definition.
All always, very well done!
Regards,
José Roberto

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3596 W: 143 N: 5696] (18621)
  • [2008-09-20 22:41]

Hi Tatjana.
I like wonderful subject of the picture. Little cute hoverfly on the top of thorny leaf is looked excellently. Nice sharpness and details, composition is spot on. Only shot is underexposed a little bit. My best wishes and TFS.
P.S. Thanks a lot for high estimation of my work and mark me as favorite.

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