Episyrphus balteatus

Another set of a beautiful female hoverfly, these really are little gems to photograph.

Nice shots - I particularly like #1

Great series, Alby. #1 is my favorite, though love #3 IF also.

Irwin

Super shots Alby. Love the HIF. Also love the detail in #1 well done.

What a great capture for #3!

Incredible HIF shot on #3!

Thanks everyone glad you all like them

nan3182 wrote in post #3567746
Incredible HIF shot on #3!

agree on that one i can even focus good enough when it's sitting still yet alone in flight.

Bill

Bill Pham wrote in post #3568844
agree on that one i can even focus good enough when it's sitting still yet alone in flight.

Bill

I couldn't a few months ago Bill, you will get the hang of it with practise

Excellent series Alby - you seem to have an affinity with hoverflies
Brian V.

LordV wrote in post #3571433
Excellent series Alby - you seem to have an affinity with hoverflies
Brian V.

Thanks Brian and yes I do have a affection for the hoverflies, they're a great insect I think, especially when they just hover in front of you checking you out.

Wow i like this shot alot brilliant movement shot!

Beautiful set of shots (but I think #2 is slightly too dark).

Great capture in #3 - I just havent had the time to persevere and try and get more of this type of shot, but I will one day

I agree with you entirely about them being very photogenic and very addictive to photograph. They are such cute little characters.

Linda

Beautiful shots. What set-up did you use for these?

tasha

Hiya Alby,
Excellent series of shots, #1 is my favorite comp, colour & clarity, yep ccc's from me for that one.
As Brian says " you seem to have an affinity with hoverflies ".

Cheers for now
Mark