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Hoverfly


Hoverfly
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A100, Minolta AF 200 mm / f:4 macro APO G, Digital RAW 100, Kenko Pro 300 1.4x Teleconvert
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Garden safari 2007 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-28 2:32
Viewed: 462
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today once again a capture out from our garden,a hoverfly enjoying his meal on a flower,picture is taken with my 200 mm macro lens and 1.4x converter,I used fillflash to lighten up some things,an which as well helped to close down the aperture to give a better dof,hope you like it and tfw

Hoverfly
Flies in the Diptera family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or Syrphid flies.

As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults 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, and so aphid-feeding hover-flies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described.
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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1021 W: 285 N: 3408] (11286)
  • [2007-09-28 3:19]
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Hello Paul,
very good close-up of the hoverfly. I think it is
- Helophilus pendulus
Nice fine details with excellent sharpness. Application of fill flash worked very well here. With respect to composition, I would prefer a little more space to the right of the insect.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Paul,
Wonderful macro picture. Good use of flash to reveal fine details. Perfect sharpness. Also like the way you composed this picture.
JC

Bonjour Paul,
Magnifique prise de vue de cette petite syrphe excellent focus et profondeur, une treès belle image
TFS
Jean-Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4732] (15289)
  • [2007-09-28 6:21]

Hi Paul.
My congratulations on new your amazing macro shot. DOF and details of the image are perfect as well as the skilful work with flash. Colour reflection is superb too. POV, cropping and composition are very attractive. My kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

hi paul!
great sharpness on the hoverfly with
fine exposure!
good work!

Hi Paul,
a very nice macro shot what could be a Helophilus pendulus.
Good sharpness with a very good DOF, the whole insect is in focus. You have used the flash in a nice way too, no heavy
black contrast.
Well done.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 784 W: 0 N: 1558] (7176)
  • [2007-09-28 11:07]

Hi Paul
Nice macro.Good POV and sharp image whit great details .colors are also very nice.
TFS Michel

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2089 W: 9 N: 5861] (22206)
  • [2007-09-28 11:10]

Hi Paul. A very good close up shot of the Hoverfly.you have captured fine detail with your shar focusing. excellent rich colours. with a nice pose on the flower. well done TFs.good notes too.
Nick..
Have a good weekend.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1096 W: 1 N: 4461] (14972)
  • [2007-09-28 18:22]

Hello Paul,
You achieved a great depth of field, in this fine macro image. the colors and details are excellent, thanks for sharing.
Rick

Hi Paul
Great hoverfly shot. DOF and sharpness is very good. Great natural colors. Also interesting natural situation and POV.
Best wishes and have a nice weekend :-)
Krzysztof

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 3 N: 622] (3128)
  • [2007-09-29 5:44]

Hi Paul,
What a super composition, I like it a lot.
Great shot.
Vivian

Hoi Paul,
Een erg mooie foto met prachtig detail. Je converter laat je wel erg dichtbij het onderwerp komen. Je hebt je flitser super gerbuikt, het brengt de kleuren erg mooi naar voren en geeft ook nog een mooie slag schaduw. Het detail in deze foto is heel erg mooi.
Groeten,
Niek

Fantástica macro Paul.
Detalles perfectos, buena iluminación y magnífica nota.
Un saludo, JL.

Hola Paul,
Bonito macro, con gran definición y detalle, extraordinaria la luz y bonito fondo, saludos
José Ramón

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