This weekend I met a magical hoverfly. Why magical? Because this is by far the most magical and festive photograph I have ever taken. As soon as I saw the result, I imagined this fly to be a character out of Alice in Wonderland. Those giant round eyes and delicate transparent wings are perfect compliments to the whimsical pattern of his yellow behind – hovering above a background of delicate pinks and greens, punctuated with bright yellow stars which complete this beautiful world. A snapshot of the most perfect moment in time and space.
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Wow…..absolutely beautiful Laura! I do believe this is one of the best that I have seen for a while. The colors of the flower, the fly, the little yellow “twinkles” I absolutely love this one!
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Thanks Margaret, I love your comment! I am so proud of this one. I took my camera to the park, by myself, no time constraints, and just truly enjoyed myself. I’m so happy to hear you love it too!
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ah…..you let the artist out to play, magic happens!
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I love this, stunning!
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Thank you Lorrie, I’m so happy to hear you love it too!
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I can see yellow stars. A thing of beauty.
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beautiful “bug”, great picture
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Thank you Irene, so happy to hear you say that 🙂
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Simply superb. Hoverflies will always be special for me, in part because they carry their own natural vibration-reduction mechanisms and at times will live up to their names perfectly, holding absolutely still in mid-flight. And this whimsical background, too–what a great combination. No wonder you’re so proud of this one!
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Thank you Gary, I am so glad you can understand my pride in this photo. I will have to find some time to read about the vibration mechanisms you mentioned, I think it is something I will also find very fascinating.
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I was referring to their similarity to the vibration-reduction systems in our cameras and lenses. Both are magic!
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Ah, without those systems all of my photos would be absolute rubbish… and even with them, a lot of them are still rubbish!
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I really like hoverflies, and this one has such a beautiful pattern and colour. Wonderful image with the pink background and studded yellow.
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Thanks Pete, it was a beautiful and unplanned moment where everything just fell together (I really cant take much credit for it, other than taking the photo). I really got lucky with this one 🙂
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Gorgeous image, and I agree that hoverflies are magical!
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Thanks, I just love how this photo came together. I never thought I would get people to admit they love flies 😉
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It’s a winner, for sure. I’m a big fly fan!
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Sensational shot Laura. Love the colours and composition. The fly really pops out of the photo
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Thanks Mark,
Everything was so tiny, I didn’t even know it was a good photo until I looked at it at home.
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Impresionante belleza. Me encanta el enfoque, el color y sus contrastes.Magnífica!
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Gracias Jacint for your very generous compliments. I am very appreciative!
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Amazing Laura !!! Magnificent
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Your compliments are much appreciated!
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Beautiful macro
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Thank you Ronald, I appreciate the compliment!
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