Hoverfly on a Passionflower

Hans Bax

Hoverfly on a Passionflower

This afternoon I came home and saw, that the passionflower was blooming. So I picked up my camera to make some pictures. This one is one of them…. a super macro.

- FEATURED in 1:1 Macro Photography (Limit: 2 posts per 24 hour period) 6 December 2009
- FEATURED in For the love of Canon – 2 Images per day with type of Canon camera used

- TOP TEN PLACEMENT in “Retired and Happy” in the Extreme Close Ups Challenge September 2009

Camera: Powershot S3 IS, focussed on supermacro.

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Hoverfly on a Passionflower by Hans Bax
Hoverfly on a Passionflower by Hans Bax
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Excellent macro Hans.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Richard! I appriciate your kind comment!

  • seductress

    seductress

    Outstanding work!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thank you so much! Nice to meet you here and also thanks for all the FAV’s! I appriciate that very much!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Hans this is one picture and textbook PERFECT macro shot !! Jy is ‘n ster my vriend ek dink jy moet maar solank daardie rooi sokkies nader trek want jy gaan weer dans. Ek kan die feature sien kom !!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Hahaha, Dank je Sandra! Nou ik dans erg graag, dus geen probleem!
    Heerlijk dat commentaar van jou! Dank!!!
    Groeten!

  • Hans Bax replied

    En dank je voor de FAV!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Hans you should also add this to the group BUTTERFLIES, SKIPPERS, MOTHS AND OTHER WINGED INSECTS

  • Hans Bax replied

    Hi Sandra, I’m a member of this group, and I did it already (waiting for approval….), but Thanks!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    a beauty

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks, Justart!
    Voor straks: sleep well!

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Wonderful capture~

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks Lj, nice to meet you here!
    I’ve seen wonderful work in your portfolio!
    And thanks for the FAV!

  • carlinecasey

    carlinecasey

    wow these are great :):)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Carline!

  • carlinecasey

    carlinecasey

    i have to come back again ,,i LOVE THIS:)

  • Hans Bax replied

    I’m flushing…. Thanks again!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the FAV!

  • Debbie Meyers

    Debbie Meyers

    This is so beautiful.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks Debbie! I appriciate your kind comment!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    you too :)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks! I just started a new day, so: have a nice day! Enjoy!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Magnificant macro and detail!!!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much Cheryl!

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Superb close up, the clarity, unbelievable. What lens and camera are you using. That is seriously good

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your compliments and kind comment, C.
    The camera I used is a Canon Powershot S3 IS, focussed on supermacro (no extra lens used).
    Have a nice day!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the FAV!

  • Ralph Angelillo

    Ralph Angelillo

    Superb Shot here Hans ! Congrats ! A fav to me !

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much Ralph, and for the FAV!
    Have a nice day!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Erg mooi Hans!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Dank je wel Ellen!
    Fijne dag!

  • hopelilly

    hopelilly

    Love Passion Flowers, the insects a big plus. Great shot.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words and compliments!
    Have a nice day!

  • HardtArdt

    HardtArdt

    I love this photo! Beautiful composition.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for the compliments!
    Have a nice day!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the FAV!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Magnificent Hans – brilliant composition and detail!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks Georgie, you’r so kind! I appriciate your comment!
    Have a nice day!

  • bygeorge

    bygeorge

    Hans this shot is absolutely amazing – Great in every way – got me straight away – Had to Favour it :-)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your kind compliments, George!
    Nice to meet you here!
    And thanks for the FAV!

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Fantastic Image Hans, Beautiful clear macro! ;-)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your kind compliments, Jon, I appriciate that!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Wonderful detail on the center of the flower and hoverfly Hans! I can even see little bits of pollen :)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Renee!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great again, even gorgeous.I love passionflower, it is exotic

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your kind comment, Meeli!

  • Kelly Robinson

    Kelly Robinson

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Kelly! I’m greatly honoured!

  • kimberleigh sarah

    kimberleigh sarah

    Oh my!!! What an Amazing Macro!!! Seriously couldn’t be any more perfect!
    Great shot! =)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your kind compliments! I’m flushing….

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the fave!

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Best viewed large! Excellent!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the fave!

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Wow Hans….That is an excellent macro shot…..Superb detail.
    Congrats on a well deserved feature.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, John!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the fave!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a beautiful macro Hans!

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thank you, Sharon!

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the fave!

  • GailD

    GailD

    Brilliant Hans. Superb detail.

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much Gail!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wow, the definition in this is exceptional, one of the best macros I’ve seen :)

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks for your kind compliments! I’m flushing….

  • Hans Bax replied

    And thanks for the fave too!

  • Kim Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    OMG this is so so awesome..

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Kim

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

  • Hans Bax replied

    Thanks so much, Irene!
    It sounds great, but I do not understand what that means.
    Please can you explain me? Thanks!
    Cheers,
    Hans.

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Your picture has been voted in the top ten in the challenge .

  • Hans Bax replied

    I see! That’s great! Thanks very much for your reply, Irene!
    Have a great day!

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange 23 days ago

    Don’t forget to add it to the January Avatar Challenge!
    When the challenge is open.

  • Hans Bax replied 23 days ago

    Wow, what a surprise! Thanks very much and for tiping me!
    Glad you like my work! Much appriciated!
    Cheers, Hans.

  • MarkJackson

    MarkJackson 22 days ago

    wow wow wow … love how it draws you in!

  • Hans Bax replied 21 days ago

    Thanks for your great compliments, Mark! Much appriciated!
    Cheers,
    Hans.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley 21 days ago

    Wow!! Brilliant capture!

  • Hans Bax replied 21 days ago

    Thanks Carlie! Much appriciated!
    And thanks for the fave too!

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