Feeding hoverfly

[dpastern]

Spotted this hoverfly at the same time as the Jumper. Was very nervous, only got the one chance to grab this shot, reasonably happy, managed to get some eye detail in its right eye in the split second that I had to focus. Yes, I know it's not the closest eye, but...it's better than nothing.

http://david.dia.net.au/potn/hoverflies/CRW_1378.jpg

Dave

edit: I didn't do a crop on this to show the eye detail, preferred the shot full frame.

[LordV]

Wonderful shot Dave- Love the light and composition
Brian V.

[bandit 1]

Hiya Dave,

Great shot, I don't think getting the Eye shot is always that important, sometimes it's the shot as a whole, also like the lighting & comp.

Cheers for now
Mark

[Cactuspic]

Love everything about it Dave--the lighting, composition, action. Simply excellent

Irwin

[lcpete]

Superb shot Dave captured the moment perfectly
Pete

[sw2001]

Nice clear photo, as it would be made for the cover of a bug guide book.

[chemicalbro]

very nice shot dave..... great composition

as sw said it would make a great cover (lot of room at the top for text)

[LindaB]

As said above, its a beautiful shot, the lighting and composition is gorgeous.

Linda

[dpastern]

Thanks for the very kind words guys :) You made me blush when you start talking about books, my images aren't that good :P (well, at least I don't think so).

Dave

[zman]

That is an awesome image Dave! More than good enough for a publication.

[Michael]

Brilliant shot mate!! I love everything about it!

[Mrselfdestruct]

Nice shot Dave, I like it.

Shane

[dpastern]

Thanks for the kind words guys :) :)

Dave

[headster]

Very nice shot. I agree that it'd make a nice cover for some bug text book. The light and shadow on that flower and the composition make the shot for me.

Dennis

[dpastern]

Thanks Dennis :)

Dave