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Bombylius

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 1, 2010239 views13 comments

This little bombylius was resting for the night on the flowers of a succulentae. So we had time to take some photos before light faded completely.

Thanks for looking.

D&L

Canon 40D, Sigma 150macro, f/10.0, 0.4sec, ISO100, tripod, natural light

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by jamie pringle on March 1, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Nice detail on the body, eyes, and wing. Is that a feeding tube? Not that familiar with this species.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 1, 2010 at 6:03 PM

Jamie, thank you for the passage.
Yes, bombylius show similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. The long proboscis is used for probing for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird).

Regards

D&L

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Comment posted by Charles Younger on March 1, 2010 at 6:15 PM

Very nice! My crop would be different, but I love the detail in the fly, and the light and the colors and the soft background.

Charles

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Comment posted by mark cillo on March 1, 2010 at 7:28 PM

Very nice shot! No wind makes and early soft light makes for some great macro opportunities.

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Comment posted by kayes on March 1, 2010 at 10:16 PM

hi, I like this pic. You got the insect in good focus and in a nice pose. If more of the flowers were also in focus, it would add to this pic. Pleasant colours too

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 2, 2010 at 5:48 AM

D&L
I always enjoy looking at your photo and this one is no exception. Just the right DOF with nice details of the eyes, body and right wing. Well done

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM

What a fine capture and crafting. Wonderful colors and pof. Exceptional work.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM

Braviiii ! Great shot.

Mauro

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on March 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM

D&L,
superb shot. I like the delicate colors, the background and the composition too.
Great detail.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 2, 2010 at 2:28 PM

We are really happy for all your comments!

D&L

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Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on March 4, 2010 at 3:39 AM

Very nice pic with great detail

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Comment posted by Laura Stafford on March 9, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Very nice shot. Detail and lighting are great.

Laura Stafford

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on December 5, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Beautiful composition, detail and lighting in this picture- BG is awesome, and nicely blended with the colours of the fly- I love it- ciao Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments