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Copyright: Julia Hollis (Runnerduck) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 66 N: 620] (1847)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S5500, Raynox DCR-250
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-07-06 14:27
Viewed: 1063
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I believe this to be a Poecilobothrus Nobilitatus

Despite its small size, this is quite a conspicuous and attractive little fly.
It occurs in large numbers around water bodies where there is some exposed mud and ample emergent and floating vegetation. The males, which have white-tipped wings, spend much of their time either fighting each other, or courting females by means of semaphore-like wing movements. It is common and widespread in much of Europe, but in Britain it is common only in the Southern part.

This fly was very small, approx 6mm.


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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1276 W: 133 N: 873] (2804)
  • [2005-07-06 14:37]
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Great shot!
I'm very impressive with the eyes! They have an electric red and green colors!
And the golden boddy it's marvelous!
5* macro shot!

Super shot and well done on this capture and details. You did well getting this little one.
I missed out on one. They are an attractive looking fly.
Excellent work

Mike

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3451 W: 144 N: 5892] (17458)
  • [2005-07-06 16:51]
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"All that glitters is NOT gold!"
But this fella does look beautiful - for a fly! Wonderful capture Julia, especially for such a small one. The light brings out the golden colours so well. Good job.

Hello Julia,
As flies go this one is quite handsome.
Your composition is well done and details, color and POV are fantastic.
Congratulations and thank you.

Great shot Julia,
Good sharp detail and colours. Great POV, well composed and nicely exposed. Well captured, I think one of your best. Brilliant shot
Thanks for posting

Great macro Julia!!
Colours and gold excellent! gold photo!

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
  • [2005-07-06 19:30]
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Hello Julia,
I've not seen this fly before.
A great macro,
Nice sharp detail and excellent colours.
Very well captured.

TFS

Hi Julia,
That is an amazing macro!
The color is off the chart great, and superb DOF and detail.
Great Work!!!

Scott

Very nice macro-shot, Julia.
You did a great job with this little fly.
Well composed, good details and very nice colours.
Very well done.

Incredible colours!
Very good details, good composition.
TFS!

Hello Julia!
Wonderful close up.Sharpness,details and composition are wonderful.Thanks for sharing.

Great shot - perfect focus, and those eyes! What a bonus!
Well done.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-07-07 6:45]
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Gold
Always believe in your soul
You’ve got the power to know
You’re indestructable
Always believe in,because you are
Gold


This is fantastic Julia!! The golden color is absolutely amazing. Details are razorsharp and composition is very good. This is amongst your very best. You've got a winner here. Very well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Ps-You should add this photo to the song lyrics theme. Spandau Ballet, you know! ;)

Nice macro Julia! Great use of the DCR 250 here. This is what it was designed for - the VERY small..Very well composed with great sharpness, details and that gold color is very striking..I've shot these here but have never seen one like this..Pure Gold!! Well done.

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2005-07-07 8:12]
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Very good macro. I like the colours and sharpness. Well done.
Aleksander

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2829 W: 75 N: 8024] (26857)
  • [2005-07-07 14:46]
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Hi Julia!
Beautifull little gem! Lovely golden colour of body, great eyes like two jewels. BG made from leaf also looks very good.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-07-08 3:31]
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Hello Julia!
Very nice and interresting capture.Colors,details and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

Hi Julia !
A golden fly with green and red eyes, what a look ! ;-)
In my opinion it could have been slightly more sharpened, but anyway this is a great shot ! Thank you.

  • Great 
  • AgnesL (46)
  • [2006-07-02 6:46]

Hi Julia, What a beautiful capture of a stunning little fly. I really appreciate his red and green eye and metalic looking body. He would make a lovely lapel pin, wouldn't he?

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