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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 Meliscaeva auricollis on potentilla

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Hoverfly Syrphus sp.on hebe leaf

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Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus in flight

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Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus egg- laying on margeurite

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Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus having a slow ride.

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Dolichopid fly on a raindrop covered leaf

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Jun 23, 2013 03:36 | #2

Lovely set Brian.

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BasAndrews

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Jun 23, 2013 03:57 | #3

Stunning work 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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Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006

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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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