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Eristalinus aeneus


Eristalinus aeneus
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2980 W: 108 N: 7740] (25076)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-04
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): workshops photos with minimum 3 points [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-25 6:03
Viewed: 1074
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eristalinus aeneus

Here is another picture of this interesting Hoverfly.

I continued with my research regarding the ID of this insect and felt that perhaps it may not be exactly sepulchralis. There is stronger likelihood that it could be a female Eristalinus aeneus.
However, the main feature that this insect shares between the two is its mottled or spotted eyes. The vertical black and white stripes on the thorax are another feature that the females of the two species share.
In the case of the specimen I have photographed, there is yet another difference that is very marked: the horizontal black and white stripes on its abdomen. All the sample pictures of these two species I saw on the net did not have these stripes. So this makes my specimen a bit unique.

Many people did not find the focus on the eyes up to the mark in my previous post of this insect. This time I have made sure that we get the eyes in sharp focus.
Please have a look.

Thank you, if you do, and warm regards to all.

cicindela, valy67, uleko, Argus, haraprasan, anel, jcoowanitwong, eqshannon, jaycee, Maite, meyerd, Jamesp, Adanac, dew77, JORAPAVI, pilonm, jmp has marked this note useful
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bonjour ram
sur cette photo tout est parfait,netteté couleurs details POV et DOF.
felicitations.
laurent

Hello Ram!
This time only a short note.
This is another great picture of this "huge-eye" fly. As for me it is very sharp photo.
The only thing I would like to change is to see such species in Poland ;>
Best greetings,
Radomir

Hello ram !
I love this picture ! it shows a strange insect, which I had never seen before, and the quality is, as usual, impeccable. Sharpness, details, colors, composition, POV, BG, use of flash, everything is excellent. And I love the big eyes of this insect, they are really huge compared to the size of its body. Very well done !
valerie.

Hi Ram, splendid macro with great sharpness amazing details, I never see an hoverfly like this, thanks, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1692 W: 242 N: 5589] (19849)
  • [2007-06-25 7:05]

Hi Ram,
a great shot.
Detailed and sharp.
Well done,
Joey

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2466 W: 168 N: 7458] (23564)
  • [2007-06-25 7:23]

Hello Ram,
I love this Hoverfly and it is very fascinating to see it from different angles. Excellent sharp details and fine colours. The background is perfect too.
Many thanks and best regards, Ulla

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2007-06-25 7:44]

salut Ram,
toutjours cette étrange insect, il ne doit exister que part chez vous. Bonne netteté grâce au flash, mais l'image est un peu dure pour moi (aussi à cause du flash).


gl

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 133 N: 7494] (23373)
  • [2007-06-25 7:49]

Hello Ram,
Another fine capture of our fruit-eyed friend. If you ask me I like this shot the best: great POV and lighting and razor sharp with a fine composition.
You deserve a medal not only for making full use of your limited resources, but for making us aware that we all miss so much, especially when it comes to taking a closer look at creatures such as this hoverfly.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Hi Mr. Ram,
Very nice closeup and an excellent POV of the hoverfly. A well captured photo. Yes the eyes are well focused. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Sincerely,
HP

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1173 W: 0 N: 1968] (8357)
  • [2007-06-25 8:09]

Hello Ram,
The different flies you show us are really impressive and have very special colouration. It must also be exciting to find rare species! Very good sharpnesss and presentation, amazing to see that big and strange eye looking nowhere.
Best regards
Anne

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2007-06-25 9:04]

Hi Ram,
Magnificent close-up shot. Sharp features and crisp details. Those eyes bulbs are just stupendous and amazing patterns in them. You have a rare guest there. Superb use of flash light and spot-on focus. I like your POV to present it and the darkish BG works wonders here. Wonderfully composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Ram,
This one looks like a hoverfly that I posted sometime ago. The image is crystal clear and the eyes is in perfect focus. TFS this beautiful macro picture.
JC

This capture was done with perfection in mind. Very nice and well noted. Put the liht to good work yes?

Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1786 W: 8 N: 4638] (14987)
  • [2007-06-25 10:24]

Hi Ram,

Fantastic macro of the hoverfly. The eye is amazing - can't miss it in this one! Razor sharp details and beautiful colors. I love the composition on the edge of the leaf.

Jane

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 64 N: 1196] (4926)
  • [2007-06-25 10:41]

WOW!!
Magnificent shot, Ram!! Excellent details on this curious hoverfly of beautiful colors.
Great focus and composition.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

Hello Ram,
the fly is preofessionally shown with all its details. By using a flash in combination with exposure settings you achieved a great depth of field and excellent sharpness. The flash light produces hard contrasts in particular against the background. I did not try a workshop (perhaps later) but another display window could have partially compensated this effect.
Best wishes, Peter

Hello,
This is a very beautiful picture.Sharpness is Brilliant and Bg is excellent.TFS
Akshay

Hi Ram,

WoW what an AMAZING eyes this hooverfly has
Excellent sharp details, POV and DOF

TFS Thijs

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 388 W: 63 N: 1144] (3523)
  • [2007-06-25 15:49]

Dear Ram,
incredible fly, incredible portrait. You put the flash to good use. I find your notes very good too.
My best regards to you Ram,
Dietrich

Hi Ram,
This is one of your best macro shots! It reminds me of Ersin's( who unfortunately is very busy to shoot /post ) lighting. It is very good and excellent. The only nit is there is noise in the darker areas.
TFS
Goutham

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2007-06-25 19:13]

Hi Ram

Wonderful eye! I really do not know where you find the patience to tale these shots - it must take hours.

Lovely detail and colours/

James

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 1 N: 4156] (13964)
  • [2007-06-25 20:18]

Hello Ram,
Outstanding macro with amazingly sharp details and geat use of fill flash. Thanks for sharing this excellent image Ram.
Rick

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-06-26 3:05]
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Hello Ram,
Excellent close up.Details on head are amazing.Exposure,POV and composition are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 923 W: 4 N: 2310] (10776)
  • [2007-06-26 7:01]

Sir, This is indeed lovely. The eyes are amazing. Beautiful. Ganesh

Hola Ram,
Interesante mosca que nos presentas donde nos muestras muy bien sus formas y detalles. TFS, Saludos
José Ramón

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 546 W: 99 N: 818] (2667)
  • [2007-06-28 12:42]

Hello Ram,

What a splendid picture of this hoverfly! You mastered excllently the use of the flash and get a great POV. Details are astonishibg also!!!

Good job and TFS!

Michel

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2007-07-03 9:08]

Hi Ram,
Perfect focus on the beautiful eye of this insect. A great composicion, details and dof.
TFS, José M.

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