Fortunately a quick Google for hoverfly brought up a matching picture of this creature which turned out to be a Drone Fly. So called because they imitate a drone bee (the male hive bee).
All photos taken with the Nikon Coolpix S9050, usually around four or five inches from the subject.
BTW, don't go getting the idea it's always sunny here. I tend to be a fair weather photographer and as I write this it has been raining for the past seven hours and is forecast to go on for many more hours.
John, The large pictures in 01 & 02 are great. You are getting a good collection this year.
ReplyDeleteAdrian. For what is essentially a point and shoot camera the Nikon works very well. Small and light enough to operate in one hand while the other holds a branch still in the breeze.
Deletelaughing at your weather report! i'd trade you some of my hot, texas sun. nice photos of the drone!
ReplyDeleteTWG. I think Texas heat would be too much for me though you are welcome to some of my rain.
DeleteThe eyes are something else! Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteWilma. The eyes are really startling in real life, so large and glossy black.
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