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Dance Flies. " To Mr. Ivan"


Dance Flies.
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D700, 55mm Micro Nikkor f2.8
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-03 10:43
Viewed: 480
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Becouse Mr.Ivan make the correct ID of this Fly.

Empididae is a family of flies with over 3,000 described species occurring worldwide, but the majority are found in the Holarctic. They are mainly predatory flies like most of their relatives in the Empidoidea, and exhibit a wide range of forms but are generally small to medium sized, non-metallic and rather bristly.

Common names for members of this family are dagger flies (referring to the sharp piercing mouthparts of some species) and balloon flies. The term "dance flies" is sometimes used for this family too, but the dance flies proper, formerly included herein, are now considered a separate family Hybotidae.

Some Empididae, such as the European species Hilara maura, have an elaborate courtship ritual in which the male wraps a prey item in silk and presents it to the female to stimulate copulation. Empidid larvae are also largely predatory (although some are scavengers) and occupy a wide range of habitats, both aquatic and terrestrial.

Hope You Like this one Sr. Ivan.
Luis52.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-07-03 10:48]

Hi Luis . Ivan will like this close up you have dedicated to him. He so often help with IDs we are lucky to have him on TN.
I like the way you have taken this against the black BG. You have sharp focusing and fine detail all with rich colours. well done TFS
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2009-07-03 11:54]

Hello Luis,
I'm sure Ivan will love this fine dedication!!
Fantastic macro of this Fly showing it very sharply against the black background. I like the big eye and the long straight legs! A fine composition too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-07-03 12:54]

Hola Luis,
Muchas gracias por la dedicación amigo!
Me gusta mucho tambien tu estupenda macro de una mosca que es 'bailando' en muy buena iluminacíón por la escena! :)
Otra vez un trabajo de calidad alta.
Tienes que un buen fin de semana,
Un abrazo fuerte,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-03 16:44]

Hola Primo,

A magnificent dedication to Ivan who seems to love everything nature and is a fine photographer. This could not be more perfect or more beautiful. The pose on the leaf is wonderful and the fly does seem to be dancing. Colors and details are magnificent - I love that eye. Marvelous against the dark background and a beautiful composition.

Jane

Excellent shot, Luis...
I love the outstanding sharpness, This is one of the best macros I've seen!
Bravo!
goldy

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 0 N: 403] (1393)
  • [2009-07-03 19:38]

Hi Luis
Outstanding macro shot and dedication, no one more worthy on nature matters on this site.
Fine composition and amazing detail and have to agree with jane - love that eye.
tfs jon

Hi and Good Morning Luis,
A splendid macro capture of a fly against to black BG from nice POV, with wonderful details and fine composition.
TFS and have a nice WE!
Cheers,
Bayram

hello Luis
firstly the background being black elects exceptionally the subject,
the pose as point of departure,the composition the colours the clarity… all yes all exceptionally good, one really splendid capture and photo
TFS thanks for sharing
have a good weekend
Nasos

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
  • [2009-07-04 0:45]

Hello Luis
Another top quality image from you, excellent details, perfect focus and wonderful colors.
Regards
Razvan

Hi Luis,
A nice capture of this beautiful dagger fly. Very good sharp details and a nice composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-07-04 3:07]

Hello Luis,
Excellent and very beautiful photo of this fly. The colours are very clear and in a great contrasts against the black BG. Fantastic sharp details and a very good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Luis, splendid danceflies against wonderful dark BG, great colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

hello Luis

a superb macro photo with fine POV, beautiful light,
fine focus great sharpness and details, the dark black
background it is putting superbly in evidence the foreground,

TFS

Asbed

Ivan is Mr ID! Excellent close-in macro...you almost give thee fly a kings treatment which is more than it gets in words I'm sure....Taken by a national Geo submitter:-) Well done Luis!
bob

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-07-08 13:21]

Hello Luis
Great macro.Excellent POV and razor sharp image.
TFS Michel

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