A single shot, on a tripod. The flower was indoors - in a large glasshouse. Canon 5D and Sigma 105mm macro at f/10 1/30s.
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8 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Sweet! Nice detail on the insect and stamens. Your choice of DOF is excellent. The magenta petals provide a dramatic frame. No nits!
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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM
This fly sure chose a stunning perch! Nice perspective!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Gorgeous perch. I guess you can catch more flies with beautiful flowers, too. Excellent detail on the fly.
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Rob - What a beautiful setting for the small Hoverfly !!. Looks great from this end.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 15, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Hi Rob WOW!!! this shot turns me on great detail, subjects, and color
Albert Darmo
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 15, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Wow, I love this shot, Rob! You really have wonderful clarity on that hoverfly! Also the vivid colors of the flower and nice background make a wonderful frame to show off this guy. Well done!
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Comment posted by rob ashcroft on July 15, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Thank you Carolyn. I'm not sure how I managed this one. Normally, when I take a bug shot it's hopelessly OOF. Lucky day...
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 17, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Rob,
This is a remarkable capture !
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8 commentsAlbert Darmo
This is a remarkable capture !