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Hoverfly.


Hoverfly.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-27 16:29
Viewed: 627
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Flies in the Diptera family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or Syrphid flies.

As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Aphids alone cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to crops worldwide every year; because of this, aphid-feeding hoverflies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Some adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
Hoverflies are harmless despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which serves to ward off predators.

Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Great 
  • mikele (156)
  • [2008-10-27 17:06]

This is a sensational photo. Beautifully done. You captured this as well as anything i have ever seen. Great depth and color. My compliments.

Mike

Hola Luis,
what a nice macro shot for flower fly with superb sharp details, great lighting and POV/OOF. Yellow flower very nice for composition. Plain BG and informative notes also nice. gracias y saludos amigo
Ahmet

Hey Luis! I've seen my share of hover fly pics this year and this one is right up there at the top/ You did real well with the Nikon...I am still a Nikon kind of guy....without a Nikon:-), but I love the in close work it does and the colours it works so well with...Hope all is well down your way...guess Mexico doens't have to worry much about economy...just watch us! We''l be right down there soon:-) Your country is rich in both history and in nature....
Bob

Merhaba Luis,tek kelimeyle harika bir makro.Kompozisyonu ve netliği çok güzel.Ne zaman bir arı fotoğrafı görsem,Eintein'nın bir sözü aklıma gelir ve ürkütür.Arıların neslinin tükendiği zaman,insanlığında dört yıl sonra yok olacağını söylemiş.Ama halen duyarsız davranışları elden bırakmış değiliz,ne kadar acı,selamlar :)

Hallo Luis
I really fancy this photo. It is colourful and bright, and the colours creates the feeling of cheerfulness and a sunny atmosphere. The soft background highlights the details of the hoverfly well. I just love the shine on the wings, the fine bodyhairs and the big eyes. In overall this is a warm and inviting to look at image. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

  • Great 
  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-10-28 2:03]

Hello Luis, superb shot and sharp and crisp. Excellent focus and look at the shining eyes. Perfectly captured.Ganesh

  • Great 
  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2008-10-28 3:50]

Hello Luis,
Very good work ! impressive colors and composition ! Thanks for sharing

That's perfect!What amazing detail you captured...down to the pollen on the flower. WOW! Wonderful composition with the division of the page and the angle of the subject.

Hello Luis,
Very good sharpness especially if you take into account this is probably almost a 1:1 ratio and consequently it can be called a real macro.
Nicely done background especially in terms of matching colors.
TFS
Annick

Hi Luis,
wonderful details, beautiful colours, it's a very good shot.
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Ciao Luis,
bellissima macro, eccellenti POV e composizione con la prospettiva diagonale e con un ottimo OOF BG, molto buona la definizione, magnifici i colori e la luce radente.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hello Luis,

Very good shot of this syrphid fly. Excellent POV. Superb detail. Light and colours are great.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3591 W: 143 N: 5691] (18607)
  • [2008-10-28 9:03]

Hi Luis.
Simply amazing macro shot with tremendous sharpness and details of the hoverfly and flower. I like diagonal composition a lot, POV also is great. I welcome small aperture value, widest DOF and fine smooth neutrally coloured BG. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Hola Luis
Well presented shot with excellent details.
Saludos
Ralf

  • Great 
  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-10-28 10:27]

Hola Luis
¡Esta sí que es una macro extraordinaria!! ¡Qué precisión de enfoque y qué nitidez en los detalles! Es un gozo ver fotos como ésta. Me encanta especialmente la flor que captaste con toda la riqueza de su color amarillo sin el más mínimo asomo de sobreexposición. Una maravilla.
Felicidades y muchas gracias por compartirla.
Un cordial saludo
Maite

Hola Luis,
A beautifully sharp close up of this fine hoverfly specimen from an all revealing POV amigo, those huge eyes are really captivating and that composite floret group so nice to behold. TFS this my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-28 15:25]

Hola Luis, Incredible macro work my friend with vivid colors and razor sharp details in a lovely composition. Wonderful post Luis.
Rick

hello Luis

excellent macro shot of this insect with superb focus,
very fine POV and framing, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2008-10-29 1:17]

Hola Luis,
preciosa macro,
excelentes colores y nitidez...
genial encuadre,
he estado un poco apartado por motivos de trabajo y de "ánimos" espero retomar la normalidad, saludos y abrazos.

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-10-30 13:10]

Hi Luis,
a fine capture of this hoverfly.
The photo is tack sharp with great detail.
Excellent composition.
Well exposed.

Superb work!
Cheers,
Joe

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