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Christine Hanrahan

Hover fly (Eristalis) on sunflower

A small bee mimic.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/500s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
slhoornstra05-Sep-2010 06:29
Very beautiful with just the right light. A lovely composition with great detail. V
Gillian04-Sep-2010 00:02
How wonderfully crisp and textured. I have to laugh though because while I get lots of bird "butt" shots, I don't think I see very many bug butt shots! V
Stephanie01-Sep-2010 12:39
This is pure perfection Christine! I really love this capture!!! BV
Mairéad01-Sep-2010 10:22
A lovely summery image and he would have fooled me. V
Blandine Mangin01-Sep-2010 08:40
very beautiful colors ! v
Doug Cruden01-Sep-2010 05:26
LOL, seems we had the same idea!! Great close up Chris, super details in Mr. Bee :o)
urs01-Sep-2010 05:19
What a perfect landing on that sunflower. The colors are so vibrant, feels like summer, and it is :-) Excellently captured, Christine.
Valene01-Sep-2010 04:26
Superb capture! V
Cindi Smith01-Sep-2010 04:20
Wow, wonderful!!!!!!!!!
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)01-Sep-2010 02:12
A beautiful, detailed image of these misunderstood creatures. V
Hank Vander Velde01-Sep-2010 01:11
Beautiful sharp macro and nice colours Christine.
Robert D. McAlpine01-Sep-2010 00:36
Great work - Excellent, Christine!
Jean D01-Sep-2010 00:33
Superb capture and tack sharp image! ~V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet01-Sep-2010 00:12
Fabulous. Wonderful details
LynnH31-Aug-2010 23:48
So crisp and clear! Excellent work! V
Graeme31-Aug-2010 23:32
Fantastic macro Christine.BV
Margot W31-Aug-2010 22:48
He has the same colors as the plant.
Lovely capture and great focus.
V
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