Shimshams
Registered: April 2009
Posts: 948
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Tue December 8, 2009 10:39pm
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Great shot, very sharp, well spotted Helen.(looks a bit Alien v's Preditor)
Best wishes
Rob
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Diane
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 4,093
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Wed December 9, 2009 12:10am
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I think Macros are the biggest challenge in photography. You are well on your way to getting it all in perfect focus. I love the golden hover fly - kind of gives the feeling of "Kin Midas and his Golden Touch"...but when will he touch the little fly on the right and turn him golden too?
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Tincup
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 1,421
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Wed December 9, 2009 12:29am
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Oh, but you caught some pretty fine detail in those flies! I don't even find the shallow dof distracting - just interesting, as it divides our attention to the dual subjects. Good one for the theme Helen. Hope your work load eases up!!
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lrw1966
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 3,889
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Wed December 9, 2009 12:33am
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Helen, Hi:
Splendid for the theme and for me the best part is spending time with friends (esp older friends - who enjoy the visits even more than we know). Marvelous capture of these insects and I look forward to seeing more images from, with I believe, is a beautiful Garden.
Wonderful work, my friend, and excellent addition to your gallery.
Thanks
Larry
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rfishw
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 905
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Wed December 9, 2009 1:59am
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This is a remarkable photogrpah (macro) the detail is perfect
ron
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Paul
Registered: October 2009
Posts: 876
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Wed December 9, 2009 2:59pm
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I couldn't agree more with Pat on the DOF and the details in the flies is exquisite. A marvelous macro.
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mortcdz
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 1,837
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Wed December 9, 2009 3:29pm
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For me the DOF works as it focuses attention on the flies and not on the flower - putting the attention where it should be. Excellent details in the eyes and good steady hands to get the sharpness on things which don't stay still for long.
Cheers.....Mark
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veejaycee
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 5,689
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Wed December 9, 2009 5:39pm
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Actually this has good DoF. It is the size and shape of the flower (Thistle or Alium?), which gives a problem. In fact you got superb focus especially considering you had the dome of the flower in the center to contend with. Excellent sharpness, colour and exposure.
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olddingo
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 2,626
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Thu December 10, 2009 8:42pm
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An excellent macro Helen, superb focus on both insects and good colour,
David
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Mick
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 1,608
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Thu December 10, 2009 10:18pm
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Fine macro work Helen .. you seem to be getting better at this type of photography. very well done
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didgeplayer
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 45
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Sat December 26, 2009 2:54am
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Hi Helen. An excellent macro shot-nice and sharp. Hope things are improving in the old country with the snow etc.
Down under we are having floods and bush fires all over the place.
Warm regards,
Bob
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marhowie
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 1,392
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Mon January 11, 2010 2:08pm
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Great macro work Helen, and I'm with you.
Let's go back to the days of Summer..If only in our photos 
Well done!
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