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Platycheirus albimanus on bluebell

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Posted by Malcolm Muir on May 19, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Platycheirus albimanus on bluebell
Nikon D300
Sigma 150mm w. Sigma APO 2x TC
1/250 @ f13 ISO 400

These small hovers are out in vast numbers this spring. This is a female, with the blubell flower giving a sense of scale.

Malcolm
Posted by eric weight on May 20, 2008 at 1:03 AM
At least this one's not being murdered! It's another fine shot, but I think that the hidden part of the face detracts from this one a bit.
Still better than any of my efforts.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 20, 2008 at 5:50 AM
Almost there Malcolm..............agree with Eric's thoughts regarding the front petal obscuring the face, but a nice shot :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 20, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Hi Malcolm,

Very, very nice image!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on May 20, 2008 at 8:41 AM
I think you've got the DoF perfect for this shot, but I agree with the others RE the loss of the face. Still a very nice shot though.

Greg