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Hoverfly

I have takenat least a dozen pictures of this little critter but have found it difficult to capture, here is the best one but still not clear!



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They remind me of hummingbirds.

13 Apr, 2009

 

I'd duck if I were you, looks like its heading for a nose-drive. It looks huge, great photo.

13 Apr, 2009

 

Trouble is they dont hover in one place for long do they ? hover focus move ...

13 Apr, 2009

 

Have you noticed that they go up and not forward.......

13 Apr, 2009

 

How do they get where they are going then Milky ..?

13 Apr, 2009

 

Good one BB, lol :)

13 Apr, 2009

 

It's a good photo.

15 Apr, 2009

 

Yes, it is a good photo :o)

16 Apr, 2009

 

Excellent.I have tried before as well and they always seem to buzz off just as I press the button on the camera.....

19 Apr, 2009

 

Thanks Tina, I suspose you need a really good camers to capture these little fellow as its amazing hoe fast their litttle wings beat to keep them airborne.

19 Apr, 2009



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