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Oct 30, 2018 01:56 |  #1

Some recent hoverfly shots from the garden.

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Oct 31, 2018 15:50 |  #2

Amazing shots. Never seen any photos of hovers in flight any clearer. Come to think of it, never seen one having a drink either. Really stunning series.
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Nov 01, 2018 01:23 |  #3

Alfiedog wrote in post #18740988 (external link)
Amazing shots. Never seen any photos of hovers in flight any clearer. Come to think of it, never seen one having a drink either. Really stunning series.
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Nov 01, 2018 04:46 |  #4

Great work Brian, especially the in-flight shots!

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Nov 01, 2018 04:49 |  #5

really beautiful, and interesting series.
your trademark at its best.


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Nov 02, 2018 01:12 |  #6

S.R.M. wrote in post #18741306 (external link)
Great work Brian, especially the in-flight shots!

Cheers,
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avondale87 wrote in post #18741311 (external link)
really beautiful, and interesting series.
your trademark at its best.

Thanks for looking and commenting Stephen and Richard - appreciated :)

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Nov 02, 2018 01:15 |  #7

Brilliant Brian, you set a pretty high benchmark mate.

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Nov 02, 2018 11:05 |  #8

Excellent captures Brian.

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Nov 03, 2018 01:11 |  #9

mat vanella wrote in post #18742015 (external link)
Brilliant Brian, you set a pretty high benchmark mate.


Lester Wareham wrote in post #18742247 (external link)
Excellent captures Brian.

Thanks for the comments Mat and Lester :)

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