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hoverfly and flower


hoverfly and flower
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (neusser0204) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 490 W: 48 N: 1830] (7212)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-04
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-20 5:09
Viewed: 323
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Flies in the Diptera family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or Syrphid flies.
As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.
Aphids alone cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to crops worldwide every year; because of this, aphid-feeding hoverflies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Some adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

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To Emma: Siegfriedneusser0204 1 07-20 07:49
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very nice shot.
great colours and details.

laitu

Hi Siegfried,

Excellent clarity and colors. The flies were really giving an interesting addition. Very nice bokeh as well.

Regards
Ramdan.

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10153)
  • [2008-07-20 7:40]
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Wspaniale macro z tym kwiatem i tymi owadami Siegfried,Piekne kolory ,wspanialy zielony podklad,nie mowie juz o detalach.Pieknie skomponowana fotka.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
Eva

PS:Dzisiaj tez bylismy na owadach w naszym ulubionym ogrodzie.

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 0 N: 2633] (21083)
  • [2008-07-20 7:57]

hello,

mangigique image, très belle netteté, couleur, mise en forme, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2008-07-20 8:46]

Wspaniale swiatlo,kolory oraz detale Sigfried.Bardzo ladny BG.wspaniala praca Twoja i tych pszczolek bo bedziem< mieli miodzik na zime. Opis na 5.
Pozdrawiam mile.
janusz

Hi Siegfried, fine composition, never easy to get all of this in focus, so, it is a good image. Very nice composition. Colours are spot on, details good, background also good... fine work!! regards h

Siegfried,
Well composed macro, full on interesting details in the vivid details. Nice job.

Dorothea

Hi Siegfried,
just a stunning macro shot indeed,
excellent clarity and sharpnes,
wonderful colours,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

Hi Siggi, fascinating macro with splendid light and colors, wonderful composition with three hoverfly and fantastic flower, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • WTS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 272 W: 56 N: 269] (1405)
  • [2008-07-21 4:33]

Siegfried interesting notes on the hoverflies.
Very nicely done macro on your suject flower and its visiting friends.
Detail is very sharp, with perfect DOF for the BG to bring out your subject.

TFS
Wayne

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2008-07-21 7:26]

Very fine colours and details here, excellent composition
I am not too sure about the blurred fly in the foreground though - sorry
TFS
slke

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1560 W: 124 N: 2208] (20331)
  • [2008-07-21 7:31]

Hello Siegfried, beautiful nature shot, well composed, good technique and a great result! Thanks,

Mario

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 133 N: 973] (7147)
  • [2008-07-21 14:09]

Hi Siegfried,really sharp detailed Macro,so I'm surprised at the central flies blurriness,guess it moved at the wrong time
its just that it detracts from this otherwise well taken image.

TFS

Ron

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 67 N: 67] (4660)
  • [2008-07-22 8:10]

apetyt na kwiatka ma tu kilku gosci ;) to musi byc dobra restauracja ten kwiatek ;)
pozdrawiam

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 0 N: 1693] (13689)
  • [2008-07-23 0:20]

you succeeded very well here siegfried,because I know capturing this kind of moments is very hard.
danke!
jan

I love the spread wings on the bee, and the flower has nice detail. Nice shot!
Tracy

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