Hoverflies and Lilies

[Dark Star]

Lovely evening, lovely lilies, busy hoverflies!

Macro lens, tripod and the odd bit of flash

Sharpened a little, cropped a fair bit in some cases, no color manipulation at all

Here are the results :):

1)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz04.jpg

2)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz05.jpg

3)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz06.jpg

4)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz11.jpg

5)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz14.jpg

6)

http://www.darkstarimages.co.uk/general/buzz15.jpg

[rh1944]

May I just say: Excellent, full marks? Words don't do justice to them.

[BRASH]

Great shots. The quality of the last 2 shine through for me. That said, you did extremely well to capture it in flight. So an all round:thumbs::thumbs: from me.

[jgs001]

Simply stunning John

[Dark Star]

Thanks chaps for the kind comments - glad these worked so well :D

[Cobra]

Cracking set John :thumbs: its hard to choose between them ( so I won't)

[Dylanlewis2000]

How did you get so close?

[Dark Star]

Thanks Chris :)

Dylan the lens was about 15cm away with the camera on the tripod positioned ready for the critters to appear - they weren't bothered by me or the flash. Using remote release and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro.

[hillwalkinggirl]

All lovely photos, but I like the last 2 the best - the simple background really shows the hoverfly off to it's best advantage. I've watched them often in the garden, but never realized they had such big eyes. Brilliant photography.:clap::plusone:

[Dark Star]

Thanks Barbara - :) much appreciated :D

[Trev Rich]

Very nice indeed.. cracking work :)

[toonamp]

Incredible shots :thumbs: Beautifull colours and amazing detail :clap:

[kamion]

Nice shots! :D

[chewyuk]

Colours are incredably vibrant John. Looks like flash has zinged these. Nicely done.

[beanos]

nice set, very colourful

[Dark Star]

Thanks folks, comments much appreciated :)

[33L]

I looked at thte first - wasn't impressed that you had got it in flight and i havent managed to get one yet!:razz: then i saw that the wing was clipped and felt better...

...then i scroll down and i just was :eek: and then the feeling of :annoyed: plus a few remarks not suitable for the forum.

The pollen is just a beautiful addition! i feel :notworthy:

I HATE YOU!!!!

[Dark Star]

I looked at thte first - wasn't impressed that you had got it in flight and i havent managed to get one yet!:razz: then i saw that the wing was clipped and felt better...

...then i scroll down and i just was :eek: and then the feeling of :annoyed: plus a few remarks not suitable for the forum.

The pollen is just a beautiful addition! i feel :notworthy:

I HATE YOU!!!!

That made me laugh TY :) How many times have I been through the same feelings looking at some of the excellent work on here :lol:

Thanks for the 'praise' I think - hehe :thumbs:

[Ajophotog]

Whey hey.... nice work John, fun trying to got insect in flight isn't it ? :thumbs:

[Toothie]

very impressive stuff:) you gotta love the macro lenses :D

[Dark Star]

Alby, Ruth much obliged :) Macro is addictive ;)