One of My favourite Insects

[Ajophotog]

And the first one of 2008. The marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) and this is a beautiful a female.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2293728725_9ea4fc0357_o.jpg

[scraggs]

Stunningly sharp and great wing detail, was this with the mpe ?

[DavePotter]

Wow......

[Ajophotog]

No it was with the Panny and raynox 202.
Thanks guys ;)

[BRASH]

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:Once again:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[AussieD40X]

awesome shot matey!

[hairy]

Wow, that is stunning :clap:

[Ajophotog]

Thanks folks, it is beautiful fly for sure, just happy to photograph these beauties ;)

[Venomator]

That's sure a stunning insect indeed Alby ... ;) ... and an equally stunning photograph of it ... :thumbs: ... excellent work ... :D





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[Cobra]

That is gorgeous :thumbs:

[gibbo]

brilliant shot wow :clap:

[Les McLean]

Another excellent shot

[DizMatt]

stunning detail and depth of field
such vibrant colours too, well done!

[gman]

I've really got to stop looking at these whilst having lunch :puke: but fantastic photo!

[james_death]

The Macro master stikes again

[Ajophotog]

Thanks chap for the comments, they're all very encouraging. ;)

[Gandhi]

Hoverflies in february?

I did see a bumble bee today in Winchester today when I was working though.....


Warmer darn sarf, innit?

Lovely as usual!

[whiteflyer]

Excellent shot again :thumbs:

I keep thinking of getting a macro lens, then I look at your superb images and I know I'll be disappointed with my own efforts

[chewyuk]

Spectaculour shot. Stunning crisp detail.

[Canon Bob]

That's as clear and sharp as they come...nice

Bob

[Ajophotog]

Hoverflies in february?

I did see a bumble bee today in Winchester today when I was working though.....


Warmer darn sarf, innit?

Lovely as usual!
Sure is, but to shot some snow now and then would be nice.
Excellent shot again :thumbs:

I keep thinking of getting a macro lens, then I look at your superb images and I know I'll be disappointed with my own efforts
Go for it you will get hooked I'm sure.
Spectaculour shot. Stunning crisp detail.
Thanks Chewy ;)
That's as clear and sharp as they come...nice

Bob
Thanks Bob ;)

[Jophotography]

Wow, that's stunning!

The deatil on it is amazing and the wings look fantastic!

[Dark Star]

What a beauty! Stunning image!

[Ajophotog]

Wow, that's stunning!

The deatil on it is amazing and the wings look fantastic!
Thanks Jo:D
What a beauty! Stunning image!

Thanks Dark Star :D

[dod]

very nice, ours are still frozen in the ice :(