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Thick-legged Hoverfly (male)


Thick-legged Hoverfly (male)
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Copyright: marie christine guegan (mariki) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Samsung digimax D103
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Syrphidae [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-20 1:10
Viewed: 548
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Syritta pipiens, male (Syrphidae)

Dutch name: Menuetzweefvlieg
French name: Syritte piaulante

Fly period: March-November

Small fly: 7-9 mm

Syritta pipiens is a very common species of European hover fly. Sometimes called the Thick-legged Hoverfly, from its distinctive broad hind femora.

See also the female of this species in the WS

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2008-10-20 1:12]

Hello Marie,
Wonderful composition and excellent colours . What a good macro shot, he is so sharp and clear. Very well shown, thank you.
Regards Siggi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2008-10-20 1:18]

Hello Marie,
A fine macro of this remarkable small Syrphid fly taken with excellent sharpness on the white flower from a great POV that allows us to see the features, especially the thick femurs of the hind legs. Nicely composed too.
TFS this fine image and the of the female in the WS,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1725 W: 0 N: 3924] (15760)
  • [2008-10-20 1:21]
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Bonjour Marie-Christine,
Un nom vraiment spécial pour ce syrphe gourmand! Je vois sur tes deux images qu'ils se caractérisent par des espèces de "biceps" sur les pattes-arrière. Belle fleur blanche, est-ce que c'est une espèce de rose sauvage?
Je te souhaite une belle semaine
Anne

Ciao Marie Christine,
bellissima cattura di questa sirfide in una posa delicata, splendida composizione con il bellissimo secondo piano bianco che crea un ottimo contrasto anche per i giochi di luci ed ombre e stupendo BG dai colori caldi, ottima definizione dei dettagli dell'insetto.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hi Marie

Good shot of this hoverfly on a large flower. Good exposure with the whites not too over-exposed. I like teh way he's ballanced on the stamens.
Good composition and sharpness.

Chris

Hola Marie, buen macro, con buena luz y tonos de color naturales, quiza le falte un poco de enfoque? Un saludo

Hi Marie,
Very nice close-up capture of this Thick-legged Hoverfly at work with beautiful BG, sharp details and great composition.
TFS
Pekka

hi marie,
nice capture, the petals look lovely, the insect is playing its role in the process of pollination, pleasing composition,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2008-10-20 9:23]

Hi Marie.
You have pictured a wonderful scene. Flower, surroundings create a nice framing of the cute little hoverfly. I am impressed with exactness of an exposure. Petals are reproduced very well as well as the details of the insect. Smooth BG is very nice too. My best regards and kind wishes.
Alexei.

Hallo Marie,

Wat een namen hebben die insekten, hier nog nooit van gehoord.
Mooie pose en doorschijnendheid in de vleugels.

Gert

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2008-10-20 11:42]

Hi Marie. They have given this insect the right name by the size of its legs.You have captured it so well with fine detail and natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-20 15:13]
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Salut Marie,je connais le fleur et j'imagine combien est petite cette syritte...excellents details et couleurs,pas facile avec un derriere si blanc!Mes compliments,bonne journee',Luciano

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-20 18:34]

Hello Marie, Superb work capturing this hoverfly so nicely. The composition is colorful and has good details, thank you Marie.
Rick

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-10-20 18:34]

Hi Marie,
Wonderful shot of this tiny fly on the charming white flower. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours and details. You have really handled the natural lighting well considering the white petals. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Marie Christine

A lovely capture of this thick legged Hoverfly on a beautiful flower.
The details are well focused and sharp.
Excellent use of the light.
TFS

Wolf

Hi Mariki, lovely hoverfly and beautiful flower with fine details and splendid sharpness, good DOF, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Mariki,

Interesting little insect, and a nice, sharp image of it.

Thanks,
John

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-10-21 9:38]

Bonjour Marie, excellent close-up avec une exposition parfaite et des détails très nets comme à ton habitude! Bravo!

Mario

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-10-21 21:39]

Hello Marie, Very nice shot and a good clarity. Nice POV. Ganesh

marie christine guegan, HI. The hoverfly on that stamen is just stunning. The fragile white petals are just brilliant. Excellent framing in pristine metered shot with very good exposure and details. Well done and best regards. Jusni

Hi Marie
very nice macro-shot of the fly on beautiful flowers. focus, POV, colors, lighting very nice. nicely composed. good informative notes. Thanks for sharing, well done
Ahmet

Hello Marie, sorry i have miss this one while i was in hospital i think. Excellent macro capture of this interesting hoverfly with great details, excellent focus, nice DOF/POV and composition.
TFS and have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

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