Hoverfly: Helophilus pendulus

[Bilbo_baggin]

This is the hoverfly often found near to water - in this instance, this morning this one was regularly taking off and landing on the small concrete flagstones which are the border to my small garden pond. The orange spots on the flag are some form of algae I guess.

I framed this one to show the water and airation plants of the pond, though of course the DoF has thrown them into relief, but I left it in to set a scenario that in context of this description, tells of it's location.

C&C as always encouraged.

Exif:

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Image Date: 2009:06:12 10:29:28
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 105.0mm
CCD Width: 4.18mm
Exposure Time: 0.025 s (1/40)
Aperture: f/9.0
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: -0.67
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Exposure Mode: Auto Bracketing




Paul.

[BertRoot]

I like it Paul. Great tones on the fly and the lichen at the bottom right also helps set off the subject.

[peterc4]

like it to, a lot more in focus than usual, great textures aswell