First post. Approach and landing.

[Sagoteb]

Hi folks, after lurking a while. time to post something.
I took these some time ago. The hoverfly was actually landing on my fingertip.
I took the pic's with my camera in one hand, while the hover whas landing on the other. No tripod used. Hope you enjoy them.
S.
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[wxwax]

That's great!

Where in the world are you located, Sagoteb? What kind of camera do you shoot with?

[Sagoteb]

That's great!

Where in the world are you located, Sagoteb? What kind of camera do you shoot with?
Thanks.
I live in Holland. Camera; Canon Eos 20D. The lens used on these pic's; Canon EF 100mm 2.8 macro USM.

(Cave ne ante ullas catapultas ambules.):):
Lectori salutem.
Sagoteb.

[wxwax]

:lol3

:thumb

If you get the time, you might want to put that info in your profile. It's cool knowing you're from the Netherlands, and sometimes it's helpful for folks to know what you're shooting with.

[Skippy]

Hi folks, after lurking a while. time to post something.
I took these some time ago. The hoverfly was actually landing on my fingertip.
I took the pic's with my camera in one hand, while the hover whas landing on the other. No tripod used. Hope you enjoy them.
S.
10656

Well hi there and welcome to the forum......
I expected to see plane taking off and landing from your title :rofl
Gosh I can see your finger prints on your finger tip even :huh
You must have a steady hand....... good series.
Thank you for sharing.......hope to see you posting more images :thumb
Skippy (Australia)

[Thusie]

Welcome! Those are cool shots:thumb

[Sagoteb]

Thanks all, for the nice comments and words of welcome.
Regards S.

[adrian_k]

yup, totally cool.
:nod

Hi folks, after lurking a while. time to post something.
I took these some time ago. The hoverfly was actually landing on my fingertip.
I took the pic's with my camera in one hand, while the hover whas landing on the other. No tripod used. Hope you enjoy them.
S.
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[Forehead]

Not bad at all!

I've tried that last summer, but those skittish hoverflies didn't like me.

[Rohirrim]

Very cool, nice series. :thumb

Welcome to Dgrin :wave

[Sagoteb]

Thanks again all for your nice words.
Forehead;
I have no problems at all with those hovers, they are so "Comfy" with me, they even do 18+ stuff ! :wink
Regards S.
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[Awais Yaqub]

welcome brilliant macros