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Jun 23, 2013 03:29 |  #1

Still fairly awful weather here but good for natural light shooting apart from the wind
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Large Ichneumon wasp - Amblyteles sp.

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Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus having a slow ride.
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Jun 23, 2013 03:36 |  #2

Lovely set Brian.


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Jun 23, 2013 03:57 |  #3

Stunning work Brian.


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Jun 23, 2013 04:49 |  #4

Another brilliant set Brian!




  
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Jun 23, 2013 05:10 |  #5

Great set


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Jun 23, 2013 07:44 |  #6

lovely set brian.
love the HIF


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Jun 23, 2013 09:27 |  #7

very very nice. Like you giving the hoverfly the finger.


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Jun 23, 2013 13:09 |  #8

Absolutely wonderful set, Brian! The hover in flight is awesome and your light is fabulous. Lovely series for sure.


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Jun 23, 2013 14:57 |  #9

Really lovely series, i havent even had the change to capture à wasp this year. The hover in flight is àmazing, great lighting.


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Jun 23, 2013 15:34 |  #10

Lovely set Brian.

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Jun 23, 2013 15:38 |  #11

Stupendous! :)
Are you absolutely sure that you get natural light in Worthing?
It appears a lot more effective that what I get this side of the Downs. :(


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Jun 23, 2013 21:06 as a reply to  @ Snowyman's post |  #12

love the doli and the HIF! nice series!


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Jun 24, 2013 01:15 |  #13

Thanks all for looking and commenting :)

Snowy - think it's the same stuff you get.
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