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It's a beautifull day.


It's a beautifull day.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 0 N: 517] (2764)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-04
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-04 2:00
Viewed: 214
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After a week of rain, a beautifull day and a good oportunity to enjoy.....

Hoverflies 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 to most other animals despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which serves to ward off predators.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 6 N: 5529] (19689)
  • [2009-10-04 2:02]

...and it's a beautiful pic too! As you know for me your style is the best on this website,another time you show a fantastic composition whit brilliants colors and a wonderful light.My best compliments,have a nice day and thanks for this great macro! Luciano

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 0 N: 574] (3284)
  • [2009-10-04 2:09]

Hi Nikos,

Μια μακροεντολή εξαιρετικές. Gorgeous χρώματα με μια τέλεια αντίθεση.
Μια ευχάριστη Κυριακή,
Adrian

Hello Nikos,

Lovely composition with a great macro capture of the bee with this beautiful purple flower, taken with superb sharpness and from a wonderful POV. The colors are perfectly natural and very well shown. The blurry BG adds another piece of beauty to the shot.
Great work, my friend!

best wishes
Paras

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2009-10-04 4:33]

Hello Nikos.
What a cheerful picture, with this gorgeous
color ! A pleasure for the eye ! I also love the details, the pose of the Hoverfly, the composition, the POV. Really a great picture. Best regards Siggi

Ciao Nikos. Great POV here. Special light to exalt beautiful colours and stunning details. Excellent macroshot.

Roberto

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 0 N: 2588] (9129)
  • [2009-10-04 5:22]

Hi Nikos,
what a superbs sharpness. The light works very well and you have composed it so real. Beautiful and attractive for both, the fly and the floqwer.

regards,
Foozi

Nicos
Wonderful capture!
Great colored details,good POV,BG.
Horia

Slav Nīkos,
Very nice compostion with a great close up of the bee,excellent sharpness and POV.TFS.
Dūrzan

Ciao Nikos, fantastic wings made by Swarowski, superb macro with wonderful hoverfly on a beautiful flower, excellent sharpness, splendid colors and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

hello Nikos
very good composition with good light and beautiful colours
great sharpness
greeting lou

Hello Nikos, lovely close up shot of this hardworker bee.
Details and colours are perfect.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
  • [2009-10-04 8:27]

Hello Nikos,
Very nice clarity in this photo. Great colours contrasts and excellent sharpness. Good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Nikos
Great sharp capture, lovely colors and beautiful flower1
Mariana

Hello Nikos,

a fine picture from this insect with good pov and dof.
Fine warm colours.

Gert

Geia sou Niko,
Fantastic capture, with a lovely light. It's a real pleasure for the eyes. The colors are so beautiful on this dark brown background. Xairetw,
Katerina

I love the dark BG and the beautiful light!
You've got everything perfect in this shot, Nikos!
BRavo!
Goldy

Hello Nikos.
Fantastic shot !
Well defined and beautifully composed.
The orientation to left gives the picture a sense of motion.
Congratulations

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