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Hover-fly

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Posted by Peter Woods on August 6, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Hover-fly
Taken in my garden

Canon 1DMK3 EF100 2.8, ISO800, 1/100th sec, f5, tripod.
Posted by Justin on August 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM
A pin-sharp close-up in nice soft light.
Ideally would have been better if the hoverfly was slightly more angled towards the camera, instead of facing away, but easier said than done at times, and a good shot regardless.
Posted by David Taylor on August 6, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Some nice detail and I like the way it is framed between the blue of the petals. Great to see some more insect images. Keep them coming. :smile: :smile: :wink:

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Craig Jones on August 6, 2009 at 4:32 PM
beautiful detail and colours :cool: :cool: lovely shot Peter :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Butler on August 6, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Really like the colours in this image. The blue and gold work really together. Crop works well aswell. Nice work . :toast: Ian
Posted by John Robinson on August 6, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Interesting . I love the detail but the flower colour intensity seems to grab my eye a bit.
Good stuff though.
JohnR
Posted by Matt Cole on August 7, 2009 at 3:07 AM
a very striking shot. The colours are really vibrant and the hoverfly is lovely and sharp.The composition is a little cluttered and, as Justin says, a shame the hover is facing away slightly but still a nice shot.

Matt