Sun Fly (Helophilus pendulus)

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Posted by David Taylor on August 16, 2007 at 5:29 PM

This striking hoverfly was foraging on tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) in between showers this afternoon.

Sigma SD14
Sigma 50mm Macro lens
f10
1/160s
ISO 200
A setting
Hand held
Ambient light
RAW adjustment SPP3
Resized and Cropped PS Elements 5

Posted by Justin on August 16, 2007 at 6:00 PM

That sure is a striking looking hoverfly and indeed a striking looking image too.

Posted by Barrie Harwood on August 17, 2007 at 2:36 AM

I do like macro photography and as Justin says, this is a striking image. However, I do find the background OOF flower just a little overpowering

Barrie

Posted by Philip Kirkham on August 17, 2007 at 4:33 AM

You certainly must have a steady hand David! Another excellent macro image, I'm not too bothered about the other flower, it seems to balance the composition for me.
Best wishes
Phil

Posted by John Chapman on August 17, 2007 at 4:52 AM

Super macro work David.

John
Aberden

Posted by Alan Woolnough on August 17, 2007 at 1:47 PM

Cracking detail David, and a very vividly coloured subject!

Very nicely taken

Alan

Posted by David Kjaer on August 18, 2007 at 8:31 AM

Hi David

This ia a really 'cracking' shot with great detail and colour!

David