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Hoverfly · 04:46 PM

Different-looking hoverfly than I usually see around here.

First shot with the Quantaray, the final 3 had the Raynox DCR-150 added.

**Bob Harris** · 06-28-2012, 06:11 PM

those are some great images, I call anything that looks like these wasps.

joe.penn · 06-28-2012, 06:22 PM

Great work - I like the last one the best...

**luftfluss** · 06-28-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

those are some great images, I call anything that looks like these wasps.

Thanks, Bob. The hoverflies mimic the wasp patterns and coloration as a form of protection. I like 'em, as they prey on aphids.

Originally posted by joe.penn

Great work - I like the last one the best...

Thanks, that one is my favorite, too!

**eaglem** · 06-28-2012, 08:53 PM

Excellent shots, slightly different body patterns but same colour as the ones we get here.

GeoJerry · 06-28-2012, 08:56 PM

Excellent! I like #2.Looks like you're getting pretty good results with that Quantaray.

Symbio · 06-28-2012, 10:41 PM

Excellent shots. I like #2 and #4. Colors are beautiful.

Frogfish · 06-28-2012, 11:15 PM

Superb shots LL - it looks almost as if it's made from plastic ! #2 - for the iridescent wings and #4 for the body position are the best for me, but they are all good.

The Raynox proves itself again. I looked for the lens and was shocked to see the Quantaray - until I saw you had the 150 attached. Excellent work.

tessfully · 06-29-2012, 04:42 AM

Amazingly gorgeous! We showed our photography at a paddle festival last weekend and people went crazy over my colourful bee and flower shots... these would look amazing and sell for sure, printed at 5x7, matted and framed in a set. Really vibrant shots that make me smile!!

**luftfluss** · 06-29-2012, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Excellent shots, slightly different body patterns but same colour as the ones we get here.

Thanks! It was the colors that drew my eye.

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Excellent! I like #2.Looks like you're getting pretty good results with that Quantaray.

Considering it cost $69, yeah, I'm happy with the Quantaray.

Originally posted by Symbio

Excellent shots. I like #2 and #4. Colors are beautiful.

Thanks, #4 is my personal favorite.

Originally posted by Frogfish

Superb shots LL - it looks almost as if it's made from plastic ! #2 - for the iridescent wings and #4 for the body position are the best for me, but they are all good.The Raynox proves itself again. I looked for the lens and was shocked to see the Quantaray - until I saw you had the 150 attached. Excellent work.

Thanks. I, too, thought it looked like plastic. Pretty funny that it was standing on it's head to eat.

The Raynox is the best $38 I ever spent on photo equipment. I bought it years ago when my camera was a Fuji S6000fd.

Originally posted by tessfully

Amazingly gorgeous! We showed our photography at a paddle festival last weekend and people went crazy over my colourful bee and flower shots... these would look amazing and sell for sure, printed at 5x7, matted and framed in a set. Really vibrant shots that make me smile!!

Thanks Tess! It's cool that you can sell your colorful photos at festivals. I've never tried, I've done a couple of events, and I've donated pics to non-profit groups for fundraising & advertising purposes. Crowds get me anxious, so I doubt I'd ever try at a festival!

**jpzk** · 06-29-2012, 06:12 PM

How did you do this ??? Oh I know: great skills!!

This is one of the best series of macro shots I have seen.

You are now officially member of my "small world wonders" club! ((which has yet to be officially organized))

Great ... just great!

JP

slowpez · 06-29-2012, 06:40 PM

Those rainbow wings just blew me away. An awesome set of macros. Gorgeous.

**luftfluss** · 06-30-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

How did you do this ??? Oh I know: great skills!!

This is one of the best series of macro shots I have seen.

You are now officially member of my "small world wonders" club! ((which has yet to be officially organized))

Great ... just great!

JP

Hey, thanks!

Will there be a secret handshake?

Originally posted by slowpez

Those rainbow wings just blew me away. An awesome set of macros. Gorgeous.

Thanks, I wish the wings were in better focus. I find it amazing that there's so much going on with such a tiny creature, no more than 1/4" long.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	those are some great images, I call anything that looks like these wasps.

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Great work - I like the last one the best...

06-28-2012, 07:23 PM	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris those are some great images, I call anything that looks like these wasps. Thanks, Bob. The hoverflies mimic the wasp patterns and coloration as a form of protection. I like 'em, as they prey on aphids. Originally posted by joe.penn Great work - I like the last one the best... Thanks, that one is my favorite, too!

06-28-2012, 08:53 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Excellent shots, slightly different body patterns but same colour as the ones we get here.

06-28-2012, 08:56 PM	#6
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Excellent! I like #2.Looks like you're getting pretty good results with that Quantaray.

06-28-2012, 10:41 PM	#7
Symbio Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bratislava Photos: Gallery Posts: 187	Excellent shots. I like #2 and #4. Colors are beautiful.

06-28-2012, 11:15 PM	#8
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Superb shots LL - it looks almost as if it's made from plastic ! #2 - for the iridescent wings and #4 for the body position are the best for me, but they are all good. The Raynox proves itself again. I looked for the lens and was shocked to see the Quantaray - until I saw you had the 150 attached. Excellent work.

06-29-2012, 04:42 AM	#9
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Amazingly gorgeous! We showed our photography at a paddle festival last weekend and people went crazy over my colourful bee and flower shots... these would look amazing and sell for sure, printed at 5x7, matted and framed in a set. Really vibrant shots that make me smile!!

06-29-2012, 09:20 AM	#10
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Excellent shots, slightly different body patterns but same colour as the ones we get here. Thanks! It was the colors that drew my eye. Originally posted by GeoJerry Excellent! I like #2.Looks like you're getting pretty good results with that Quantaray. Considering it cost $69, yeah, I'm happy with the Quantaray. Originally posted by Symbio Excellent shots. I like #2 and #4. Colors are beautiful. Thanks, #4 is my personal favorite. Originally posted by Frogfish Superb shots LL - it looks almost as if it's made from plastic ! #2 - for the iridescent wings and #4 for the body position are the best for me, but they are all good.The Raynox proves itself again. I looked for the lens and was shocked to see the Quantaray - until I saw you had the 150 attached. Excellent work. Thanks. I, too, thought it looked like plastic. Pretty funny that it was standing on it's head to eat. The Raynox is the best $38 I ever spent on photo equipment. I bought it years ago when my camera was a Fuji S6000fd. Originally posted by tessfully Amazingly gorgeous! We showed our photography at a paddle festival last weekend and people went crazy over my colourful bee and flower shots... these would look amazing and sell for sure, printed at 5x7, matted and framed in a set. Really vibrant shots that make me smile!! Thanks Tess! It's cool that you can sell your colorful photos at festivals. I've never tried, I've done a couple of events, and I've donated pics to non-profit groups for fundraising & advertising purposes. Crowds get me anxious, so I doubt I'd ever try at a festival!

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	How did you do this ??? Oh I know: great skills!! This is one of the best series of macro shots I have seen. You are now officially member of my "small world wonders" club! ((which has yet to be officially organized)) Great ... just great! JP

06-29-2012, 06:40 PM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Those rainbow wings just blew me away. An awesome set of macros. Gorgeous.

06-30-2012, 09:59 AM	#13
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk How did you do this ??? Oh I know: great skills!! This is one of the best series of macro shots I have seen. You are now officially member of my "small world wonders" club! ((which has yet to be officially organized)) Great ... just great! JP Hey, thanks! Will there be a secret handshake? Originally posted by slowpez Those rainbow wings just blew me away. An awesome set of macros. Gorgeous. Thanks, I wish the wings were in better focus. I find it amazing that there's so much going on with such a tiny creature, no more than 1/4" long.

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