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Hover Fly

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Posted by Bob Cox on August 8, 2009 at 6:32 AM
Hover Fly
Where would we newbie “macrologist” be without the humble hover fly, what a wonderfully compliant creature they are.

Bob.
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 8, 2009 at 8:02 AM
I agree, they are fascinating little creatures, splendid shot and lovely setting :toast:
Posted by Tristan Campbell on August 8, 2009 at 9:17 AM
I'm curious, how have you lit this scene? Tristan
Posted by Craig Jones on August 8, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Stunning colours and detail,love the image Bob :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on August 8, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Very nice indeed. I wish they were as compliant when flying. :eek: :wink:

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 8, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Stunning detail Bob and really like the purple flower and lighting. Like Tristan I am curious about the lighting. :smile:
Posted by Tom Smit on August 8, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Great shot. And an other one who is curiuos about your lightning.

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Posted by Bob Cox on August 8, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Sorry I left off the Techs:

ISO 320
100th at f16
Fill in flash using the built in flash on the 50D ,canted down about 20 deg (I guess) ,I just push it forward with the index finger of my left hand ,some I get , some I miss.See pic.

Bob.
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 9, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Nice shot Bob :smile:



Thanks for sharing the lighting techs :wink: