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Bibionidae


Bibionidae
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Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-25
Categories: Insects
Exposure: 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dipterans (except Hover flies) of Europe-2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-11-13 5:45
Viewed: 3394
Points: 22
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Bibionidae

This two tiny flies, ca 7-8mm landed on my table in front of my chalet in the evening, when the sun was already very low, which explains this huge shadow. It was interesting to see the differences of male and females, the males having very huge eyes, the females just small ones. I'm not sure about the ID, because of the size, being quite smaller than most St Mark's flies I have seen. But they have charcteristics of this species and they might be of the same family.
It wasn't easy to take a good picture on this white table, but I think that the shot can be of some interest because it shows male and female.

Thanks to Marie-Christine and her suggestion:
It could eventually be Bibio lepidus
MMM, maurydv, eqshannon, siggi, ramthakur, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 106 N: 3208] (15166)
  • [2008-11-13 5:58]

Hi Anne,
Yes, this is very interesting study of insects, the shadows made this image more dramatic. The flies, male and female, themselves good for comparison in the structure. tfs.
nagraj.v

Bonsoir Anne,

Excellente photo de cet accouplement de Bibionidae. Excellente netteté. J'aime beaucoup la composition également avec l'ombre gigantesque de la femelle. Je ne pense pas que ce soit Bibio marci, les ailes sont plus foncées. J'ai jeté un coup d'oeil sur le site diptera.info et je pencherais plutôt pour Bibio lepidus.
Bonne soirée,
Mariki

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1114 W: 0 N: 2546] (11425)
  • [2008-11-13 7:21]

Salut Anne
Excellente image.Bon PDV et jeux d'ombre fantastique.L'image est également bien en focus ,j'aime bien la lumiere sur l'aile du sujet du haut de l'image.
Merci Michel

Ciao Anne,
bellissima cattura macro, splendida la composizione con il grafismo degli insetti e delle ombre creato dalla luce radente, che contribuisce ad esaltare la straordinaria definizione dei dettagli e i bellissimi riflessi colorati delle ali.
TFS.
Maurizio

Anne;
this is a superb change of pace and a VERY unique idea...It is all alone in it's field..or genre or sub genre...Well thought out piece!
Bob

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2008-11-13 12:43]

Hallo Anne.
Wen man zu Grunde legt wie die Fliegen in der Natur winzig sind dann ist das hier super Leistung. Der Schatten wirkt geheimnisvoll. Kopf bereich ist sehr scharf gezeigt, und die kleinen Flügel glänzen in der Sonne.
Grüße Siggi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2008-11-13 14:46]

Salut Anel,c'est une photo tres artistique,mes plus gros compliments pour l'idee' et la parfaite realisation,finalement on peu voir quelque chose de differente sur TN,bonne journee',Luciano

This picture could be used for quality advertising anywhere in the world, Anne. Goodness gracious, I see a rainbow on the wing of one insect and their shadows on the grey surface create a wonderful effect!
You have created a fantastic picture from your unexpected confrontation with these flies.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing this picture.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1772 W: 36 N: 5597] (18598)
  • [2008-11-13 22:42]

Hi Anne,
Wonderful shot of these interesting flies with very impressive sharpness and fantastic lighting effects. Great mating pose captured and I like that larger than life shadow. Excellent DOF, POV and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2008-11-14 22:36]

Hi Anne.
What an impressive and creative idea of your picture. Amazing shadows of the shot is key point I think. However, sharpness and details of the main subject (two attractive insects) are fantastic. Shot is composed greatly. Bravo and my compliments.
Alexei.

hello anne,
quite interesting capture, the shadows give different touch to the shot, liked the pov and the composition, we can compare the make and the female quite well here,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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