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Hoverfly II


Hoverfly II
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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: 2008-09-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-01 10:25
Viewed: 613
Points: 24
[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.

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Luis52
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2008-11-01 10:28]

Hi Luis. This is a very clear picture of the Hoverfly. Which you have taken with good detail and bright colours, good use of the light has given a shine to the wings. It stands out well from the BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-11-01 11:36]

Hola Luis
¡Qué mosca más curiosa! No la había visto nunca. Claro, que habiendo 6.000 especies como para conocerlas todas, je,je. Me encanta la foto, es extraordinariamente nítida y se aprecian los detalles con gran claridad. Además la composición ha quedado de lo más linda con la mosca sobre esa florecilla en solitario y el fondo todo verde.
Felicidades y muchas gracias por compartirla.
Un cordial saludo.
Maite

Luis merhama,süper süper makro.Detaylar ve renkler muhteşem,kusursuz bir fotoğraf,ellerine sağlık,selamlar :)

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-11-01 13:37]

Hola Luis,
Your macro image shines like this little flys eyes. Super sharp. delightful image Luis, thank you my friend.
Rick

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-11-01 14:20]

merhaba luis
wonderful macro and cute model
i like composition, POV, DOF, colours and sharpness
TFS
regards
izler

Hi Luis,
that's a lovely post, I like those hoverflies so much and it is sitting on a pretty tiny flower. Thanks, good work
Sabine - wishnugaruda

I think the Hoverfly is slowly overtaking the squirrel:-) I am not sure if a good man with a good eye and a Nikon can take a n image of such good quality....my view of the word is always full of surprise...thanks for sharing this fine image!
Bob

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2008-11-01 23:37]

Hi Luis.
Wonderful close-up of a nice hoverfly and impressive flower. DOF is great and all subject is in focus and fine BG is smoothed pleasantly. Lights and colours are fine too. Bravo and TFS. My best wishes.
Alexei.

Great Hoverfly series. Wonderful lighting, perfect sharpness, and wonderful details!

This nice soft isolated enviroment really brings the subject out in full view of it's audience another excellent POV. Well done Luis.
Paul:)

Hello Luis,
Great close up shot of this hoverfly, excellent
composition and pov, superb sharpness and depth of
field, beautiful nmatural colors, lovely light and
nice oof green background.
Angela

Hi Luis ,
Nice macro with good light.

Well done
Regards
Saeed

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