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Rovfluga
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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: 2006-08-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 180 Macro Ex H, Digital RAW 200
Exposure: f/11, 1/20 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Robberfly [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-10 4:51
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Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today’s post is a Robberfly (Rovfluga), I don’t know which species , ewe have a lot of them up here. It was quite big, around 30mm large. It’s was very cooperative and pose for a long time,
just left sometimes to get a prey but return to the old lupin flower. And it was also a perfect day for macro’s, absolute no wind.
I hope you like it.
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Robber flies are active predators. They usually rest on leaf or stick about one to two meters above ground, watching if there is any prey flies pass. Robber flies will capture prey by their powerful legs in mid air and consume while on the wings.
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Sigma 180 Macro HSM EX , tripod, no flash.
ISO 200, Raw-format,
Convert, Levels, Contrast, Crop, resized to 800 pixels, USM on the B/W channel in lab-colours. I used Adobe Photoshop CS2 for PP

goutham_ramesh, horia, wallhalla15, SkyF, Dando, RAP, izler, slrnovice2, liquidsunshine, TAZ, Janice, Signal-Womb, coasties, yngve has marked this note useful
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Hi Gert,
This is one of the best "Robber fly" photo that i have come accross, great details !!. The composition is also excellent
TFS
Goutham R

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2171 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2006-08-10 4:57]

Wow! Now this is indeed a magnificent macro!
Hi Gert

Splendid shot of this interesting fly! I love the details and the textures. Excellent POV, and great lighting.
Just curious: what is it sitting on? and do you by any chance work at Hollywood? (beacuse only there i saw suck a spotless green BG - when they were doing the splecial effects :)). Just kidding.

Really great shot.
Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-08-10 5:52]

Hi Gert,

Excellent macro from this robberfly with good colors and details,well done and TFS,

Paul

Hi Gert,
this is a fantastic macro shot! Excellent sharpness, POV and framing. Brilliant colours, lighting, details and bg. This is a wonderful composition. Thank you.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-08-10 7:12]

Hi Gert,
amazing macro shot. Incredible sharpness! Superp POV and the neutral background shows of the details of this robberfly even more. Excellent composition.
Sky

Hey Gert, you made a mistake, the front leg is out of focus :) :).

Great shot, brilliant sharpness as usual. Great OOf background for contrast. Good diagonal composition.

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-08-10 8:30]

Hi Gert, excellent macro. The colours, the clear sharp details, focus and DOF are top class. Great work, very well done and TFS.
Dean.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-08-10 9:16]

Otro ejemplo de nitidez extrema, sobre un fondo limpio y uniforme que resalta aun más la silueta del insecto.
Los detalles de la percha son maravillosos.
Un perfecto encuadre y recorte.
Felicitaciones por otra gran entrega.
Saludos cordiales... Ricardo

Another example of extreme clarity, on a clean uniform and backdrop that even stands out more the silhouette of the insect.
The details of the hanger are wonderful.
A perfect frame and cutting.
ongratulations for another great post.
Cordial greetings... Ricardo

Excellent macro Gert! Sharp and clear. Details are fantastic. Great POV and DOF. Nice colors and BG that isolates well your insect. TFS!

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2006-08-10 9:55]

hi gert
interesting bug type for me. superb details on this bug. composition, BG, POV, DOF, colours, sharpness and focus are great.
tfs
regards
izler

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-08-10 12:44]

it's a great one Gert,
fantastic macro, the details are super and the colours are nice this is a quality job you did do, I like it a lot, good job.
gr. jaap

Hi Gert, amazing detail and sharpness in this image. It looks very well lit and the subject really stands out against that lovely BG. Great shot, TFS :)

HI Gert,
This is an excellent macro,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure are superb. DOF is spot on and the POV is good.
Well composed and good framing.
Thanks for posting, have a great end to the week.

HI Gert,
wow, that's amazing - it's a very big fly - I never saw such a fly here in Germany.
Excellent work, I like the green BG and the sharpness, I see so many interesting details, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Gert,
Excellent macro. The colours, the clear sharp details.

Great work, very well done and TFS.

Biswarup

Holy moley! Your going to town on these fantastic macro shots. The subject stands right out with excellent details and colors. ;)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2006-08-12 1:26]

I never see in real a Robberfly, and I would like because it seems to be an impressive and big hunter. Your shot is excellent, as always... I appreciate the perfect sharpness and DOF, the green tone of the BG is nice too.
Bravo Gert and TFS.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-08-12 6:36]

Gert, I don't think I've seen such an excellent all over sharp image before. I think it is one of the BEST I have seen. You must be pleased with this one. Awesome shot my friend,
Janice

Another stunning capture of this little monster. Iv been captivated by Howard's recent shots and this is up there with the very best. I love this Gert, very well done mf.

Hi Gert

This is just the most amazing shot. Look at how crisp and clear the details are... wow..... Thank you Gert. You are a fantastic photographer. :-)

Hej Gert.

Det är så många andra som kommenterat bildern så det behöver inte jag.

Vad tror du Neoitamus cyanurus?

/Yngve

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