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Greenbottle with company


Greenbottle with company
Photo Information
Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3387 W: 343 N: 9480] (30807)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 180 Macro Ex H, Digital RAW 400, 1.4 X converter
Exposure: f/11, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-06 5:07
Viewed: 1430
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Guldfluga, Greenbottle, Lucilia caesar.
This metallic fly is a very common fly.
And I think its a little spider to the left of his tongue.
Description: 8-15mm, with a metallic green body and silvery jowls below the hairless red eyes.
Food and Habits: Adults feed on nectar and carrion juices. They fly at all times of the year, including mid-winter, when they can be seen basking on sunny walls. The maggots feed on carrion, including scraps of meat and fish consigned to the dustbin.
Habitat and Range: Found in a wide range of habitats, and common around houses, yet rarely venturing indoors.

Technique:
Sigma 180 Macro EX HSM, Kenko converter 1.4X, Sigma EF 500 DG for fill-in, Handheld
ISO 400,Raw-format -1/3, flash -2/3 ev
Convert, Levels, Contrast, Crop, resized to 800 pixels , USM. I used Adobe Photoshop CS2 for PP

coasties, Signal-Womb, TAZ, Janice, slrnovice2, ddg, Phoki, liquidsunshine, AndyB, dew77, suleesia, gerhardt, carper has marked this note useful
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Hi Gert!
SUPERB SHOT! I love this macro very much!

Wow.... This is a magnificent shot Gert. This macro has amazing details. The hairs on the top of the head look like laces on a shoe. Outstanding! I wish I could give you more than 2 points for this. Thanks, just perfect!

This is microscopic! The detail is simply amazing Gert, just how close is it possible to get with this setup. Super post, TFS.

Magnifique Macro Gert !
Les détails sont impressionant.
Bravo !
Nico.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-06-06 5:49]

I think you may have you won the eye competition Gert. This is a GIANT. Superb!!!

Wow! Gert, what a excellent Macro. Supb colors, excellent light and fantastic details. Great work!
TFS.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-06-06 6:11]

Wow, Gert ... this is probably the closest I have ever seen an insect. You've managed to keep the details sharp and the colors are superb. Unbelievable!

Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

The *closest* (sorry, couldn't help it) to this kind of shot I've seen was taken using a microscope I believe. Wow, this is amazing. The detail, sharpness and colour are outstanding. I'm a bit confused about your lens, was it a Sigma 100-300 or a Sigman 180 or am I displaying horrendous ignorance ;)? TFS Gert :)

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2005-06-06 7:41]

Ca c'est de la macro !!Les cristallins qui forment une multitudes de facettes de l'oeil composé sont bien visibles . Bravo Gert pour ce shot superbe. Didier;

Hi Gert,
Super shot and well done on the composition. Excelent details. Could be somekind of spider.

Mike
later this week, maybe friday I'll have a new posting.

Mike

The detail is unbelievable. One of the most amazing macroshots on TN !

Perfect!!!

I am surprise that the focus and colours are good.

Congratulations!

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  • Phoki Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 48 W: 0 N: 21] (284)
  • [2005-06-06 9:09]

OUTSTANDING SHOT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Remarkable shot Gert,
Stunning detail, superb colours and sharpness.
Marvellous capture, thanks for posting

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2005-06-06 12:35]

Fantastic macro Gert!
Stunning eye detail and great colours.
One of the best macros I've ever seen.
Superb work,perfect in every way.

TFS

Very Close !

Great macro.

TFS

wow wow:) I misse such photos like this one:) what can I say:) beauty:D exellent:)

tfs:)

Małgosia

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 382 W: 27 N: 5] (40)
  • [2005-06-06 15:02]

Wow... Gert super close, but still excellent details. Are you using microscope ? :))
Very well done.

Wow! This is an amazing shot. Details are fantastic. You can even see the pollen on his head! Colors are great and sharpeness excellent.
Very well done.

Helene

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6166] (21070)
  • [2005-06-07 0:44]

Stunning macro, Gert. Fascinating look into the face of a fly. Talk about "up close and personal" ! Perfect on all counts. Congratulations!

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2005-06-07 3:25]

Superb macro, Gert. Professional quality. I like it.Well done.
Regards,
Aleksander

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-06-07 3:30]

Waouh ! Beau portrait en super-macro, c'est impressionnant de si près ses gros yeux à facettes. Jolies couleurs, bon point de vue et bonne netteté.
Incredible super-macro ! She has lovely eyes ;-)

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-06-07 4:32]

Hello Gert!
Magnificent capture.DOF,details,colors and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Running late Gert, I'll update later..
Sorry, just points ;-) PS - I've got my eyes on you!!!

stunning close-ups!! excellent focusing work.

Impresive close-up, great details and colours.
Well done.
TFS

Woaw, what an amazing shot. Is it done we a digital camera or a microscope ? ;-)))))
Wonderfull Gert,
Guy

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  • Callie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 105 N: 2609] (7531)
  • [2005-06-07 15:01]

Hi Gert
I see you are leading the game, two pairs against one each for Mike and Gerhard! Very nice details here. Is the Sigma a ringflash - I see they have one. I am amazed with the quality here. Raynox makes a "lens" that you can clip on to the fron of the macro, and it gives you up to 22X. You should investigate, I'm sure it is available on your side of the pond.
Have a nice evening
Callie

The photos that you do are fantastic, not only this!

I have nothing to match these eye with Gert. :) Its really impressive both in clarity and details shown. Exceptional macro shot. WOW! Great work.

Fantastic macro my friend,
Those details from the eyes are fantastic, you almost can count the lenses in the eye, very good macro, fantastic job,
gr. Jaap

Very nice photo.
Great colors.

Holy mackerel! That is super-magnified! Every little detail in the eyes is picked up, and even the little spider, well spotted.
Andy.

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