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*...just another Hoverfly*


*...just another Hoverfly*
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Copyright: Thorsten Buchen (thor68) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, SanDisk Ext. III 4GB, Hoya 58mm skylight
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-12 10:39
Viewed: 333
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It looks like it is time for another Hoverfly. *g*

...although i still have lots of Painted Ladies on
my hard-disc.


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Episyrphus balteatus, usually called the
Marmalade fly, is a relatively small hoverfly (9-12mm)
of the Syrphidae family, widespread throughout all
continents. Like most other hoverflies it mimics a
much more dangerous insect, the solitary wasp, though
it is a quite harmless species. The upper side of the
abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands. Two
further identification characters are the presence of
secondary black bands on the 3rd and 4th dorsal plates
and of faint greyish longitudinal stripes on the
thorax.

The Marmalade fly can be found throughout the year in
various habitats, including urban gardens, visiting
flowers for pollen and nectar. They often form dense
migratory swarms, which may cause panic among people
for its resemblance to wasps. It is among the very few
species of flies capable of crushing pollen grains and
feeding on them. The larva is terrestrial and feeds on
aphids.

As in most other hoverflies, males can be easily
identified by their holoptic eyes, i.e., left and
right compound eyes touching at the top of the head.

[from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episyrphus_balteatus]

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Kameramodell Canon EOS 40D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.1.1
Aufnahmedatum/-zeit 01.08.2009 15:47:45
Aufnahmemodus Manuelle Belichtung
Tv (Verschlusszeit) 1/80
Av (Blendenzahl) 13.0
Messmodus Mehrfeldmessung
Filmempfindlichkeit (ISO) 200
Objektiv 105mm
Brennweite 105.0 mm
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Weißabgleich Automatisch
AF-Betriebsart Manuelle Fokussierung
Bildstil Landschaft
Schärfe 4
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Farbsättigung 0
Farbton 0
Farbraum sRGB
Rauschreduzierung bei Langzeitbelichtung 2:Ein
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Staublöschungsdaten Nein
Transportart Reihenaufnahme mit hoher Geschwindigkeit
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Hello Thorsten,
Beautiful sunny capture, with very harmonious tones and great diagonal composition. I wonder on what the hoverfly is eating. It looks like a piece of cake ;-). Cheers,
Catherine

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 0 N: 997] (5378)
  • [2009-08-12 11:02]

Very interesting colors !

Hi Thorsten,

Lovely macro shot of the hoverfly! The colors are just wonderfully shown. The eyes are really the best part of your capture...well-detailed job! The sharpness and POV are just perfect. The blurred background adds another feather to your crown.

Thanks for posting.

regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • gondox Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 63 N: 294] (1427)
  • [2009-08-12 11:59]

Hi Thorsten!

Just another one? And what a beautiful one! Eye details and color space are amazing.. and the lovely frontal pov.. TFS!

ps. thx for id'ing my robber flys, I didn't expect any more :)

Best regards,
Andor

very nice shot, very warm color, great

Thorsten,
Very summery looking image!!! Interesting colour! Happy colour.
The fly: EXCELLENT CLARITY.
Loved the notes.
Mario from Calgary.

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7801)
  • [2009-08-13 9:25]

Hi Thorsten
You did it again. Great POV and colors.
Well done MF

osse

Hello Thorsten
very good POV of this hoverfly shot, superb details on his big eyes and his legs
the orange/yellow color tones are wonderful and makes this image very special
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1972 W: 6 N: 5519] (19639)
  • [2009-08-13 16:40]

Hi Thorsten,i like a lot the unsual saturation of this pic,a very excellent macro whit impressive sharpness on the eyes...surely a most difficult situation and you work very very well.My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • sela Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 39] (704)
  • [2009-08-15 1:08]

HI Thorsten, das ist ja ein hammerstarkes M akro von einer Schwebfliege. Klasse Frontalansicht.
Lieben Wochenendgruß Rose, auch wieder mal etwas aktiv hier:-)

Hello Thorsten,
another superb macro shot of this Hoverfly, excellent POV and composition, outstanding sharpness and splendid warm colour tones.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • Tabib Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 5 N: 151] (720)
  • [2009-08-26 21:02]

Hello Thorsten,

Nice colour and head on composition.
Can see the compound eyes clearly.

regards,
/Redzlan/.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-08-27 1:21]

Hello Thorsten,
I came back!
My little vacation ended. I hope my new pictures you like.
This macro yours is excellent. I like.
And the description provided is very interesting.
Have a pleasant day,
Adrian

hello Thorsten
very good background very good colours elect one very good macro photo
TFS
Nasos

The color and composition are beautiful. I like the warm color balance, the depth of field and the background. Those red eyes really make the shot.

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