Ladybird Fly

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• pekkavalo1 (3773)
• [2008-06-28 10:22]

Hi Ulla,

Very beautiful picture of this interesting fly and Coriander. Nice composition, sharp details and beautiful bright colours.

TFS

Pekka

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• siggi (2796)
• [2008-06-28 10:28]

Hello Ulla,
nice shot.very nice details and colors.
Best regards,
Siggi

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• nglen (20998)
• [2008-06-28 10:36]

Hi Ulla . I see you have been left at home alone. This is a first class close up. The detail and sharp focusing is spot on. I do like the light on the little fly making the red body shine. A unusual plant but delicate looking against the grey coloured BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• jaycee (14987)
• [2008-06-28 10:44]

Hi Ulla,

A ladybug fly? This is a new one for me. The insect and the Coriander are beautiful. You do such an amazing job with that G7 - the clarity is just marvelous. Beautiful colors, details, background, and composition. I'm so glad you introduced this fly to us.

Jane

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• eqshannon (19829)
• [2008-06-28 11:13]

I think it may be one of the staples for many dishes I cook...especially when using a ready made Curry...I try to get one that includes coriander...Very nice and informative as well!
Bob

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• lawbert (0)
• [2008-06-28 12:21]

Hello Ulla
I have never seen anything like this before either..What a fantastic Insect and I can easily see how it got its name!!
Photographically this is perfect.
I buy my coriander from the supermarkets and whilst I grow many other herbs I have never thought of growing coriander...I shall be attempting to grow some next year!!
Many thanks for this doubly interesting post!!
All the Best
Paul

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• zulfu (585)
• [2008-06-28 12:42]

Hello Ulla, wonderful macro capture of this flower and ladybird. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• gerbilratz (3138)
• [2008-06-28 13:00]

Hi Ulla, one of your best images, the Dof and PoV is excellent. The contrast for flower/bug against the background id first class giving a truly wonderful composition... congratulations!!! regards h

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• vanderschelden (26614)
• [2008-06-28 13:04]

Hello Ulla,
Well exposed and developed.
Good composition.
Strange fly...:-)
TFS
Annick

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• bahadir (350)
• [2008-06-28 13:14]

Hello Ulla, another great macro capture fom you. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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• xTauruSx (343)
• [2008-06-28 13:24]

Hello Ulla, great macro shot of a fly. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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• japiey (377)
• [2008-06-28 13:40]

Hi Ulla,

This picture really excites me , with it's sharp quality and fine tone balancing. The vertical framing suits well for the concept.
Feels music :)

Enjoy the days..

jp

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• Amadeo (2933)
• [2008-06-28 14:09]

Hola Ulla, muy bonita composición, buena luz y color. Un saludo

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• SelenE (12200)
• [2008-06-28 14:36]

Hi Ulla,
It's an interesting fly. Nice blurred background, good POV, contrast, and composition. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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• marhowie (34555)
• [2008-06-28 15:32]

Interesting insect Ulla!
Looks just like a cross between a ladybird and a fly..
The Coriander & insect combine to make a very pleasing comp :)
Great post mf,
Howard

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• rousettus (8316)
• [2008-06-28 17:30]

Hello Ulla
This is great capture not only for Ladybird Fly, but also for white flowered plant. brownish BG supply a nice contrast. great work. Thanks for sharing. have a nice weekend
Ahmet

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• ramthakur (25076)
• [2008-06-28 19:08]

I never realised Coriander flowers could be that pretty to look at, Ulla. As you rightly pointed out, we Indians don't care much for this herb past adding its seeds and/or leaves in every curry because no curry is complete without it :-).
The fly you show sitting on one of the flowers once again inpels me to share a similar confrontation yesterday afternoon in the garden. I too was startled to look at a similar fly clinging to the striped yellow and green blade of grass you have seen frequently in some of my macro images in the past. The only difference is that its abdomen is white instead of brown as seen in your specimen. The insect was tiny and I could decipher its features through the lens only.

It is a brilliant hand-held picture with sharp focus on the subject and lovely contrasting colours.
You are also quite an adept at using NeatImage very effectively.
As for me, the limited free version of it gives me creeps when it erases all the details on the subject!
Best regards,
Ram

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• lousat (10017)
• [2008-06-29 1:52]

Hi Ulla,it's a great sccop,i never seen too a insect like that! And your capture is great as your style,very perfect details and excellent colors,thanks for share this beauty,finally something to different..eheheh...have a nice Sunday,Luciano

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• mariki (8401)
• [2008-06-29 2:05]

Hello Ulla,

Excellent composition. Beautiful sharp picture of this little fly. Great detail. Superb light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• joey (19849)
• [2008-06-29 2:35]

What a weird but wonderful fly! :-)
Excellent DOF as usual and a great BG.
Very sharp and detailed.
Really well lit.

Excellent work, Ulla!

TFS!!
Joe

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• boreocypriensis (12716)
• [2008-06-29 4:40]

Hi Ulla,
Splendid shot of this interesting fly and flower composition. Great DOF and details. Many thanks for sharing this.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• pankajbajpai (14260)
• [2008-06-29 8:02]

hello ulla,
excellent capture, i liked the point of view and the sharpness very much, you have handelled the exposure well here,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• Royaldevon (3278)
• [2008-06-29 9:01]

Hello Ulla,

Yes, I grow corriander. I have a little herb garden which I am slowly extending as I become more familiar with the herbs. I have parsley, thyme, chives and basil at the moment, along with the corriander.

I do like this shot. Bothe the herb and the insect are sharp and detailed. I thought the fly was a ladybird with her wings out on the thumbnail.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• writerscrawlz (2457)
• [2008-06-29 20:37]

Excellent close up. I love the red and black that contrast with the flower. Excellent POV and DOF. This is the sort of photo I'd love hanging on my wall. There's so much color that it makes me feel alive. They are vibrant, and yet, still. Thanks so much for posting.

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-06-29 20:46]

Hello Ulla

Have you been working in your secret genetics lab?LOL
I have never seen this insect before.
A wonderful presentation ,nicely captured on a beautiful flower.
The pov and dof are excellent.
Well lit with rich colours.
TFS

Rob

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• rcrick (3730)
• [2008-06-29 21:47]

Hi Ulla,

Beautiful work and a stunning composition, excellent detail in the flowers, I've never seen or heard of a Ladybird Fly before so this is something new and what a beauty, wonderful colours and detail, t.f.s

Cheers Rick :)

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• Janice (17468)
• [2008-06-29 22:49]

This is an unusual looking fly Ulla. Pretty flowers too.
What awful habits these flies have - quite gruesome!
But it is a lovely image, so sharp and colourful. Very artistically shown,
Well done
Janice

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-06-30 4:48]

Hi Ulla,
Excellent capture.POV,colors,BG,details and composition are perfect.Have a great week!
Thanks for posting.

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-06-30 5:31]

Hi Ulla,
Outstanding shot of this great looking fly on those charming flowers. Very neat and sharp image with lovely colours and details. Superb handling of light and exposure and the darkish BG lets the subujects stand out perfectly. Very pleasing to the eyes. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• Silvio2006 (23934)
• [2008-07-01 8:02]

Hi Ulla, fantastic little fly with fine details and splendid sharpness, wonderful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio