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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05
Categories: Insects
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-07 0:55
Viewed: 354
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Many species of hoverfly larvae prey upon pest insects, including aphids and the leafhoppers which spread some diseases like curly top. Therefore they are seen in biocontrol as a natural means of reducing the levels of pests.
Gardeners, therefore, will sometimes use companion plants to attract hoverflies. Those reputed to do so include alyssum, Iberis umbellata, statice, buckwheat, chamomile, parsley, and yarrow.
Helophilus pendulus is a European hoverfly. Its scientific name means "dangling swamp-lover" (from Greek Helos, "marsh, swamp", -phil, "love", Latin pend-, "hang"). It is a very common species in Britain, where it is the commonest Helophilus species; it occurs as far north as the Shetland Islands. It is also found in Ireland.
(Wikipedia)

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Excellent macro with great sharpness, colours and nice details.
Regards
Nikos.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2009-05-07 2:35]

Merhaba Siegfried,
çok güzel bir bakış açısı; netlik ve renkler çok güzel olmuş.
Tebrik ederim.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 15 N: 1589] (6203)
  • [2009-05-07 8:03]

Hello Siegfried
You capture this insect with very sharp details and vivid colors. Perfect BG too.
Regards
Razvan

Spectacular detail and lighting Siggi... Composition and POV is great too. TFS.

Larry

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 0 N: 588] (2001)
  • [2009-05-07 10:48]

Hi Siegfried,
A very nice composition ...
The sun light is strong and clubs benefit from it.
a successful macro photo, very beautiful colors and sharpness.
best regards,
Seyfi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-05-07 11:08]

Hi Siegfried. This is a very bright and crisp close up. The detail is first class with sharp focusing. Excellent colours in the hoverfly as well as the green leaves.You have a shine on the insects wings and body. well done . TFS.
Nick..

Ciao Siggi, beautiful hoverfly with fantastic details and splendid sharpness, great macro, very well done, bravo, ciao Silvio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2009-05-07 12:20]

Hallo Siegfried,
Excellent close up.POV,sharpness,DOF and visual impact are wonderful.
Thanks for posting..

Hi MF Siggi, very beautiful macro capture of a hoverfly from an unusual but nice POV with excellent details and sharpness.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hi Siegfried. Perfect sharp and DOF. Very well done. Good light too.

Roberto

How neat is this!? Very unique although I have seen similar...this one uses a nice quality in depth of field with special attention to natural sharpness! Tres bien and your neighbors over there might say....My German is good but i do not use high German much any longer via tongue...just in prayers with my paternal grandmothers from Germany!
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-05-07 16:42]

Hi Siggi,

A highly detailed shot of this little Hoverfly on the nice green leaf. Colors are natural and excellent. A wonderful background and composition.

Jane

Hi Siggi,
interesting capture, but very nice macro in great details and sharpness. Nicely composed and framed. You always give very crisp and informative notes and they supply great contribution both of fauna and to indroduce them to people.
Cheers!
Goldy

The composition, sharpness, detail and POV are all excellent.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2009-05-08 0:08]

Hi Siegfried,
very sharp and very clear capture of the fly. I like the shining effect of the light onto the fly. Very sharp and exciting with shallow depth.
Excellent presentation of this difficult subject.

Regards,
Foozi

Heyyyy Siegfried merhaba,ne güzel bir böcek fotoğrafı yine.Baharın geldiğini hissettiren,capcanlı bir kare,ellerine sağlık :)

Czesc Siggi
Elegancka muszka. Ostrosc troche na bakier ale kolory ladne i fajne cieple swiatlo. Tlo jest ladnie rozmyte ale z lekkim szumem
Pozdrawiam
Krzysiek

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-05-08 12:31]

Hello Siegfried,
Fantastic macro of this hoverfly. The light is just there where it belongs. Marvelous clear colours and POV. Good sharpness and details. Splendid DOF with OOF BG.
Have a good weekend,
Peter

Hello Siegfried
a nice close-up of this hoverfly, very well presented shot, great lighting
and colors, excellent sharpness
Have a nice WE
Jacqueline

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-05-12 12:50]

Hello Siggi,
I missed this fine macro of this hoverfly. I like the POV taken with good sharpness, colours and lighting and well presented on the leaf.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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