Hoverfly Helophilus pendulus

Lord Vetinari

Some shots of a hoverfly Helophilus pendulus. These are normally fairly timid but this one just kept on landing near me on leaves on the lawn everytime I spooked it.

All 5Dmk2/MPE-65/430Ex with some hand focus stacking

Brian v.







Crop from above shot

clicketf3

Nice captures. If memory serves me right, aren't these the ones that like to bug you on hot summer days and bite your scalp ?

Arrowsmith

Really nice Brian! #3 is my favorite.

Bill

Lord Vetinari

Thanks Clicket and Bill for the comments

Clicket - not heard of hoverflies doing that !
Brian V.

IPClark

Superb set as always Brian.

GOLDENORFE

great series

like the detail in thr body #2

phil

R. Scott

The crop of #3 is unbelievable. Incredible detail.

Lord Vetinari

Thanks for the comments Ian, Phil and Scott
Brian V.