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Digging in · 12:47 AM

Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight.

Adam · 04-06-2014, 12:50 AM

Nice pose!

**eaglem** · 04-06-2014, 02:41 AM

Good detail, well captured.

AussieTrev · 04-06-2014, 03:50 AM

Good close up, yes and the pose is good.

**Sailor** · 04-06-2014, 05:39 AM

Very cool. I don't know how you "macro experts" are able to catch these moments so well given the technical issues associated with such close-ups. My hat's off to you.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 04-06-2014, 10:04 AM

wonderful clarity with great colors.

Gerald2 · 04-06-2014, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by sam-joseph

Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight.

That's amazing, dare I say it - perfection; not being a professional. You must give me some tips. I'm a beekeeper, I produce some for our local association magazine. I think, mine are good, I won first three places in the local show. But don't match your quality. I will endeavour to improve.
Best regards
Arvo

(Gerald2)

---------- Post added 04-06-14 at 01:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by sam-joseph

Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight.

Perfection, I've had another look - immaculate.

**jac** · 04-06-2014, 01:58 PM

Beautiful shot.

bluestringer · 04-06-2014, 07:03 PM

Excellent macro. Well done.

sam-joseph · 04-06-2014, 10:54 PM

Awww, thanks everyone for the wonderful comments. My ego has been suitably stroked.
If there's one tip I can offer, take heaps of shots and you might get two or three good ones. Digital film is cheap.

Regards

old4570 · 04-06-2014, 11:07 PM

Nice !
Well captured !

8540tomg · 04-07-2014, 08:26 AM

Great capture.

Very fine.

Tom G

**FozzFoster** · 06-28-2018, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by sam-joseph

Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight.

Great shot! love the eye!

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Gerald2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 36	Originally posted by sam-joseph Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight. That's amazing, dare I say it - perfection; not being a professional. You must give me some tips. I'm a beekeeper, I produce some for our local association magazine. I think, mine are good, I won first three places in the local show. But don't match your quality. I will endeavour to improve. Best regards Arvo (Gerald2) ---------- Post added 04-06-14 at 01:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by sam-joseph Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight. Perfection, I've had another look - immaculate.

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FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by sam-joseph Hoverfly tucking in to some nectar. He obligingly let take quite a few shots, though I couldn't manage a decent one of him/her in flight. Great shot! love the eye!

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