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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: 2008-09-20
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 400 D, Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-22 4:12
Viewed: 548
Points: 14
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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 - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 5.00
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/200 seconds
ApertureValue - F 5.00
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 70 mm
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Hi Tatjana,
This is very nice capture of this Hoverfly. Good composition and light...
Güner

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 290 N: 3953] (13364)
  • [2008-09-22 9:11]

Hello Tatjana,
this is a really nice picture of the small hoverfly. Focus and sharpness are first-class.
In addition, the composition is fine and attracive.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-09-22 9:15]

Hi Tatjana. A very good pov / dof in this close up of the hoverfly . You have good detail and natural colours. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-09-23 2:59]

Hello Tatjana, great composition and amazing shot with superb clarity. Wonderful quality work. Ganesh

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2008-10-10 17:14]

Hello Tatjana,
superbs shot of this fly. Very well focussed on the whole body and the subject it is perching onto.
Well composed with soft green BG to make this fly stands out excellently.
Wonderful shot of brilliant presentation.

Regards,
Foozi

hello Tatjana
SUPER Macro
great sharpness
good composition
great shot
greeting lou

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2009-02-21 23:38]

Hi Tatjana.
You have pictured this small hoverfly amazingly. Inclined dry bud is amazing stage for this beauty. Perfect direct POV and composition of the image. Lighting in very impressive as well as deep green absolutely smooth BG. My compliments and best wishes.
Alexei.

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