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Golden fly


Golden fly
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Copyright: Adrian Szatewicz (aes_thor) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 30 N: 578] (2409)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600, Fujinon Zoom Lens 28-300 mm Eq., Raynox DCR-250
Exposure: f/6.4, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dipterans (except Hover flies) of Europe-1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-29 5:23
Viewed: 1272
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Welcome all viewers,

Another macro shot from my newest collection from garden hunting, this time species of Diptera- probably Hydrophoria lancifer- correct me if I'm wrong. Very nice looking fly with almost golden skin colour, especially in sun light.

Family : Anthomyiideae:
Anthomyiidae is a large and diverse family of Muscoidea flies. Name came from Greek "anthos" (flower) + "myia" (a fly). Some species are commonly called "root-maggots", as the larvae are found in the stems and roots of various plants. As larvae, some also feed on decaying plant material, and some are leafminers; the family also includes inquilines, commensals, and parasitic larvae.

Some species in the family are significant agricultural pests, particularly some from the genus Delia, which includes the onion fly (Delia antiqua), the wheat bulb fly (Delia coarctata), the turnip root fly (Delia floralis), the bean seed fly (Delia platura) and the cabbage root fly (Delia radicum). (Wikipedia)


Image is about 80 % of original shot, just framed, resized and some smart sharpening after resizing for TN. I hope You like the view.

Thanks a lot for watching,
have a nice day!
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Hi, Adrian,

nice composition w great details!!

chrs,
Man Yee

Hi Adrian, an incredibly detailed macro. The colour on the fly is great against this green backdrop. Excellent work.

Witaj Adrian, fantastyczne makro. Od tygodnia rowniez jestem w posiadaniu s9600 ale takiego macro jeszcze nie udalo mi sie wykonac. Rewelacyjne! :-)
Pozdrawiam

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer [C: 102 W: 9 N: 236] (1354)
  • [2008-07-29 8:52]

Another great bug shot!

My Goodness! ...that is sharp. It makes one think twice about swatting a fly!!! I don't know much about insects nor macro photography but I can appreciate the clarity of the subject and the toning colors. Nice work.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2008-07-29 11:20]

Witaj Adrian,
Bardzo dobry POV, fanastyczne swiatlo i makro jak sie patrzy.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-07-29 12:51]

Hello Adrian,
A superb macro of this Muscid fly taken from a fine side POV with excellent sharpness and good use of the ambient light. Great composition on the leaf against a fine OOF natural BG.
TFS this wonderful image,
Regards,
Ivan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2008-07-29 13:13]

Hi Adrian. This is a good close up of the fly found in the garden. Your camera and lens has worked well in your hands. This is a very fine shot. Sharp focusing and fine detail. a good pose showing the side view.well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 16 N: 618] (2530)
  • [2008-07-29 23:04]

Hi Adrian , wow great macro here , razor sharp focus and detail , good field depth with very nice color , thanks for sharing it
regards
Art

Buen enfoque y colores muy bien plasmados. Los contrastes de color y luces son muy conseguidos a mi entender. Un bello documento.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi Tejedor.

Bonsoir Adrian
Chapeau, et bravo pour cette perfection.
Merci pour tout
Laurent

Witaj,
Bardzo dobre makro. Piękny okaz. Bardzo podoba mi się to zmiękczenie nadaje zdjęciu takiej delikatności. Doskonały kadr, kolory, GO i ostrość.
Pozdrawiam Małgosia

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