Hover-flying

[pxl8]

Beautiful day here in Somerset, saw a newly hatched damselfly at the side of my pond, lots of other damsels visiting but best of all after I cut the grass I saw my favourite hoverfly for the first time this year. In flight captures were suddenly on the menu

This was my first serious attempt at in flight hoverflies with the Sigma 150mm, it was a bit harder than normal as I needed to get closer but these guys generally don't mind as long as you don't move too quickly.

All shots are slightly cropped for better framing.

 

[dod]

I hate you, you bring out the jealous streak I've been fighting to keep controlled

 

[RickMezza]

Great captures there - its unusual to see pics of insects in flight and these look really great. I like the fact that you've got a lot of the background in the shots, showing the environment they're in. I see you took these with a 150mm lens, mine is a 90mm Tamron, so I guess that makes it even harder?
Great shots, well done.

 

[CT]

Nice captures!

 

[RobertP]

I hate you, you bring out the jealous streak I've been fighting to keep controlled

What he said. In the nicest possible way

And he makes it look so easy........

 

[pxl8]

pxl8 shrugs, holds his arms out, palms upwards and with a sincere look says "what?"



Dod, the restraining order is being processed as I type...

Ok, seriously thanks all. It really isn't as hard as you imagine. These hoverflies are perfect for in flight shots because the males hover over a patch of ground looking out for a girlie hoverfly to pass by.

 

[Venomator]

But nevertheless ... great shots pxl8 ! I like these beasties too and your pics show them off v. well !