Thursday 9 July 2009

Natural Garden Predators.

I don't own a macro lens but here are some shots of three 'natural predators' seen recently in our garden.

Hoverfly
Ladybird (Harlequin?)
Fly

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  1. Anonymous9 July 2009 at 11:28

    Nice shots Frank. That looks like a Harlequin as they come in a variety of colours.

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  2. Rene9 July 2009 at 11:40

    Nice shots Frank. Even that grotesque fly looks respectable!

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  3. Chris9 July 2009 at 13:01

    Predators! Where? ;-)
    Nice shots Frank, I thought you preferred bird shots :-)

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  4. Creative Cards9 July 2009 at 18:20

    Lovely post Frank...your shot of the fly is very excellent...you even got the sheen of the wings!

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  5. Warren Baker9 July 2009 at 19:35

    I noticed loads of ladybirds on the nettles toady, all sorts of variants, I assumed they were harlequins.

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  6. FAB9 July 2009 at 19:54

    Roy. Thanks for the confirmation.

    Rene. I agree.

    Chris. Yes, I do but you cannot ignore all the other wildlife around us.

    Crista. A little bit of sharpening in 'post production' helped.

    Warren. I hope the link I sent over is useful.

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  7. mick9 July 2009 at 20:57

    Even without a macro lens those are lovely photos. The contrast of color on the photo of the hoverfly is really nice.

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  8. holdingmoments9 July 2009 at 22:07

    That fly is excellent Frank, with or without a macro. Great detail on it.

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  9. Linda Yarrow9 July 2009 at 22:25

    I think your Ladybird is the Harlequin.

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  10. Michele9 July 2009 at 23:44

    I don't have a macro lens either, still saving up for one but close-ups are pretty darn good!!

    I haven't seen any of the ladybugs around here yet.. but then, maybe I haven't poked my nose into the leaves much yet... I've seem to be in the fishing frenzy lately...

    Take care.

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  11. Shelley10 July 2009 at 03:53

    Wow - you did brilliant without a macro lens! All great - especially the detail on that fly!

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  12. Kelly10 July 2009 at 06:16

    Frank...these are fantastic images. I've seen Hoverflies around here and photographed them, but I had no idea what they were. I recognized that striking pattern of yellow and black. I don't have a macro lens either...we should start a support group. ;-)

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  13. oldcrow6110 July 2009 at 13:32

    Hello, I found you through Shy Songbird. That fly shot is wonderful and without a macro lens, wow!

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  14. Tricia Ryder10 July 2009 at 22:33

    Nice shots Frank and a great fly! I think you're right about the Harlequin - sadly!!

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  15. Leedra11 July 2009 at 01:18

    Lovely, especially the Hoverfly on the purple bloom.

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  16. Cindy11 July 2009 at 01:25

    Wow! These are fantastic. Really beautiful. Amazing shot of the fly.

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  17. Tina11 July 2009 at 02:10

    I don't think you need a macro lens..your photos are absolutely wonderful!! That last bee photo is really nice..look at that wing detail.. and the little ladybug looks pretty snug in that leaf!! I think you did a wonderful job of capturing a pseudo-macro series!!
    ;-)

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  18. Montanagirl11 July 2009 at 02:11

    I'm back from my 10 days gone and am busy checking blogs. These photos are terrific, Frank! Love the last one, the middle one, and the first one! Good work.

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  19. FAB11 July 2009 at 21:53

    Hi "Early Birders".

    Lynmiranda & Tricia. Thanks for the confirmation.

    oldcrow61. Welcome & thanks.

    Mick, Keith, Shelley, Leedra, Cindy, Tina & Mona. Thanks for approving my 1st semi-macro post.

    Michelle. Another item to add to the Xmas wish list. Hope the fishing is reaping suitable rewards?

    Kelly. Support sounds good but who's got long enough arms..ha ha!

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)13 July 2009 at 07:44

    Great shots Frank especially of the fly.

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  21. Anonymous14 July 2009 at 01:39

    Hi Frank, These are really great bug shots.

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  22. JRandSue14 July 2009 at 09:32

    Lovely close up shots,well done Frank.
    John.

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  23. FAB14 July 2009 at 20:29

    Hi Joan, Steve B & John. These little critters certainly tested my patience but at least they don't move about as quickly as the bees & butterflies.

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  24. Bhavesh Chhatbar16 July 2009 at 11:57

    The fly photograph is indeed exceptional! Which lens?

    Bedse Caves

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  25. FAB16 July 2009 at 22:03

    Hi Bhavesh. Thanks. Taken with Canon EOS 450D using standard 17-85 lens. [85m F7.1 @ 1/125].

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