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Hoverflies Mating

© Shirley D. Freeman

Hoverflies Mating

Uploaded: February 24, 2017 10:53:57 | Entered: February 24, 2017 10:54:13

Description

These 2 Hoverflies were taking a break from pollenating. I was using my KX-800 twin flash, camera set to manual, using my Canon 100 mm L macro lens. Settings were f16, 1/250, ISO 200.

Comments

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 24, 2017

What a moment!!! These two need to get a room!! I have never seen flies like this. <>< #1680313

Shirley D. Freeman February 24, 2017

LOL! Thank you, Nancy. These flies are easy to miss seeing, as they are probably less than a 1/4 inch in length. So it wasn't an easy shot to take. Flash and auto focus saved the day. <>< #11565065

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 24, 2017

Excellent close-up. Shirley. Great details of these two love flies. #11565095

Shirley D. Freeman February 24, 2017

Thank you, Tammy. <>< #11565101

Candace M. Cleveland February 24, 2017

Couldn't agree more. These little dickens are hard to see. Good job. #11565104

Shirley D. Freeman February 24, 2017

Thank you, Candace. <>< #11565114

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 24, 2017

Blushing buds & bugs, this is a great shot, Shirley! Well done!!! #11565160

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2017

Too funny, Joanna! Thank you for viewing and your comment as well. I appreciate it. <>< #11565215

Harvey A. Ravitch February 25, 2017

Fantastic work. Beautiful detail, light, composition & image. Great work! #11565238

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2017

Thank you, Harvey. I appreciate that. <>< #11565250

John Connolly February 25, 2017

A brilliant macro capture Shirley! You are certainly getting value out of your new flash set up! #11565273

Chuck Green level-classic February 25, 2017

Amazing detail and clarity, Shirley! <>< #11565287

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2017

Thank you, John and Chuck. Yes, so far, I am enjoying that flash. <>< #11565292

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 25, 2017

Super close-up work, Shirley!! #11565327

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2017

Thank you, Terry. <>< #11565329

Rudi Reiner level-classic February 25, 2017

LOL, what a fun shot, excellent detail Shirley! #11565388

Shirley D. Freeman February 25, 2017

Thank you, Rudi. <>< #11565398

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 26, 2017

Great details and colors, Shirley. You capture a very romantic moment. #11565425

Shirley D. Freeman February 26, 2017

Thank you, Bojan. <>< #11565454

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 28, 2017

Just doing what flies do!! Fantastic macro, Shirley!! Superb detail, tones and comp!! #11565895

Shirley D. Freeman February 28, 2017

Thank you, Teresa. <>< #11565995

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 06, 2017

Exceptional close up shot, Shirley. These flies are tiny! #11569119

Shirley D. Freeman March 06, 2017

Thank you, Patrick. <>< #11569162

Leslie McLain level-classic March 19, 2017

Fantastic capture, Shirley. #11573428

frank w. degenhardt March 21, 2017

OK, as far as I know I have never seen these. It is so beautiful with the colors and I love that two color face. That is some awesome camera work to get the details so fine. Love the depth, the focus, colors, lighting. Everything so perfect in all ways. #11574048

Shirley D. Freeman March 21, 2017

Thank you, Leslie and Frank. It would be easy to miss these little guys even if they are in your area. They are very tiny. I was out trying to photograph bees and saw them. That twin flash really made the shot possible. <>< #11574079

Gord MacEachern March 30, 2017

This is simply incredible work Shirley, fine photography!!! #11576862

Shirley D. Freeman March 31, 2017

Thank you so much, Gord, I appreciate that. <>< #11576996

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 11, 2017

Outstanding close-up macro of a magic moment, Shirley. #11582474

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 15, 2017

Caught in the act. You are getting great detail with the new Twin flash, Shirley. #11594715

Shirley D. Freeman May 15, 2017

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11594774

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