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Dronefly
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Copyright: Mike Hodgson (Fisher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L USM, Sigma 36mm Ext. Tube
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-11 8:29
Viewed: 1126
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eristalis tenax, Dronefly.

This huge syrphid fly was in the wild flowers as I was attempting to capture other hoverflies in flight. No can do this time around. There are so many, I should get one soon. Let me tell you, there were many species of hoverflies in these flowers posted with the dronefly.
This one is the size of our Small bumble bees which is slightly larger then the honeybee. Let's just say a medium sized bumble bee. ;) :)
36mm Ext. Tube used with 70-200mm L

Thanks for looking

Mike

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  • Great 
  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-07-11 8:39]

Hi Mike
What a beautiful blend of flower and insect. Soft tones and focus really work for this shot.
Lovely composition.
TFS..Sky

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2006-07-11 9:28]

HiMike,
Beautifull composition , colours and details.
Sharpness outstanding. Like it a lot.
TFS

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  • soccer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 550 W: 0 N: 538] (1965)
  • [2006-07-11 10:20]

Mike,

Excellent Macro. The DOF, OOF BF, Lighting, Composition, POV and detail of the subject are all great. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2006-07-11 10:49]

Hello Mike, this macro of Eristalis is excellent. Composition and sharpness are perfect, beautiful lighting too. Best regards, Didier.

Hi Mike,
Well done on the composition and details :)
Excellent PP work..

  • Great 
  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-07-11 11:27]

Hi Mike,

A well shot composition of this drone fly on the purple flower,well contrasted,sharp and detailed,I like it,

Regards,
Paul

Hi Fisher, great macro with excellent details and composition.
Lovely light and sharpness,

Andrea

Nicely captured Sir Mike,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, have a great week.

  • Great 
  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-07-11 13:33]

very nice dronefly Mike,
it's working very well by the purple flower, good pov and a wonderfull dof, very good job.
gr. jaap

Hello Mike, excllent closup colors are great details are sharp, everything is spot on, nice job, TFS Kyle

Hi Mike
Composition , sharpness colors and using ligts are perfect.It looks so natural.

Hi Mike,
a nice closeup with good DOF.
Lovely colours, well composed and good details.
Well done.

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-07-11 15:46]

Lovely composition here. It was eye catching even on thumbnail. Great pov, colours, sharpness - just very good all round

Morning Mike

An excellent shot. Good clear details. Love the flower. What a beautiful colour. Top quality work. Thank you!

  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-07-12 8:57]

Hi Mike!
Well composed, clear and colorfull photo. I like main subject, flower also looks good. POV and DOF are great. Very common and nice fly :-)

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1044 W: 156 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-07-12 15:20]

Hello Mike,
Nice shot, excellent light and colours. Good details and nicely framed, great work.
Cheers,
Adrian

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 885 W: 101 N: 1425] (4931)
  • [2006-07-13 15:52]

beautiful flower and dronefly. I like the delicate light in the picture and the dronefly is so sharp.

TFS
Emma

Exquisite clarity, Mike, just jumps off the screen. Exceptional! Linda

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