Archive 2009 · Hoverflies in a poppy

adrianr
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p.1 #1 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Having had hardly any hoverflies in the garden so far this year, they finally put in an appearance on some ornamental poppies. All on EOS 40D with MPE-65 between 1 and 2x magnification. Tried using the larger 580EX flash with a smaller Stoffen diffuser on it, the home made "coke can" diffuser I have on the 430 flash seemed to disturb them too much. Comments welcome as always.

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Adrian

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:36 PM

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p.1 #2 · Hoverflies in a poppy

very nice, like #1 & 2 best, #1 looks a little dark on head but good light and detail.
phil

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:07 PM

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p.1 #3 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Nice colour. #2 for the angle and #4 for the composition.

Mark

Jul 04, 2009 at 10:15 PM

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p.1 #4 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Lovely shots..esp like #2...light is very even in that shot.

Jul 04, 2009 at 11:44 PM

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p.1 #5 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Lovely captures Adrian
Brian V.

Jul 05, 2009 at 12:39 AM

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p.1 #6 · Hoverflies in a poppy

good light, good details, great captures.

the first one is a little bit to dark

Jul 05, 2009 at 12:44 AM

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p.1 #7 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Thanks to all for your comments.

Adrian

Jul 05, 2009 at 07:33 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hoverflies in a poppy

nicely done Adrian,I am in the same position as yourself,very little hover activity in the garden up to now

Jul 05, 2009 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Really love the comp and perspective on #2!

Jul 05, 2009 at 07:56 PM

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p.1 #10 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Very nicely done, Adrian. Colors are exquisite.

Kenny

Jul 06, 2009 at 11:46 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hoverflies in a poppy

Some great details in these, love the second shot. Sounds like it is here, very few hovers until the last few days.

Adrian

Jul 06, 2009 at 05:20 PM


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