Dining Alone

I've posted another view of these odd looking fly. They were covering

some chives at Horlings Greenhouse one day that I visited. They

are not attractive yet they held my attention. Perhaps the brilliant

blue in contrast with the color of the head. Not all insects have

the 'opportunity' to be attractive to photograph, but then again, I

guess we as humans have the same dilema also. But at least we can

attempt to be 'beautiful' on the inside and hopefully radiate that

quality. (Thanks for your visit, Gail)

Ordinary fly with extraordinary and unique post processing!

Grigoriy

Lovely processing and lovely colors. The blue on the bee's backside is attractive but I am trying to picture that red eye in the same position as the backside and that would make a difference for me. This is minor preference and keep up the good work.

PS I tried shooting bees on flowers on my recent trip and ended up with a similar situation.  They love a vine type that spreads itself over other plants with small pink flowers that bees just love. This vine is called a "Love vine" or "Mexican Coral vine" "Antigonon (Antigon, Antigonum) leptopus"

http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/antigonon_leptopus.htm

All the very best,

Amazing!!

Nice work. It's a pretty image and the processing is unusual and works. I like the textures you added. The composition is good too.

Your creative juices have done the lowly Blue Bottle Fly a wondrous thing here Gail.

Beautiful work on the processing.

Great processing work, Gail !! Lovely done !! Regards

I envy you for the lens Gail!

Best regards!

PDE

I love the tones and treatment here, keeps me concentrated at the insect but the environment is lovely as well. Very pleasing macro. Regards, Gail

Beautiful macro-work with very nice colours, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Hi Gail,

Technically, you are improving in the use and set points on your camera and lens. The use of F/5 is heading in the right direction..........

This image is a nice blend of some detail and some artist flare with the background and color processing.

Best Regards,  Mike

Gail,

   Beautiful creative macro with wonderful colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

many thanks for that kind critique Patsy. Always glad to hear from you!

Kind regards, Gail

Gail, I always admire your works - well thought and well done! Tones, composition, light and frames make it an art! I like your writing a lot too. I think you are a very gentle and artistic person. All the best, Tamara

I was viewing your Portfolio earlier, and truly it is a delight. Your images convey a  feminine softness that is soothing and refreshing at the same time.  Thankyou for visiting and for your kind words. It is not often I so images of 'flys'....but the colors of this one captured my eye right away.

My deep appreciation for sharing your thoughts with me....most sincerely, Gail

Many thanks for your continual help and advice as I attempt to learn my Camera and use the lenses to their full advantage.  Your advice has become very helpful and I do appreciate you taking the time to lend a hand.

Say hi to Betsy for me.

Cheers for now , Gail

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this image Ruud. I value your opinion and visits highly. Your work inspires and encourages me that one day I shall master black and white to the level you attain.

Warm regards, Gail

Always happy to hear what you have to share about any of my compositions, this one, I'm glad you liked the treatment of the background.

many thanks for your visist Lester, sincerely, Gail

Your kind words of critique certainly do encourage.

With much appreciaiton, Gail

Lovely to hear what you feel about this image Ricardo. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, your encouragement is truly appreciated.

Most sincerely, Gail

I finally know the name of the FLY!!! Thank you so much Steve. Glad you enjoyed the image.

Kind regards, Gail

Glad you liked the processing on this capture.  So good to hear from you. I always like you as a 'sounding board'. Thanks so much for dropping by,

Most sincerely, Gail

Thankyou my happy friend in Mexico!!! Always enjoy hearing from you, hope your are having a great summer, almost over!!

Sincere regards, Gail

On this one I could have flipped the image 180 but decided to leave as is. I wanted to highlight the blue of the 'bottom' of the fly. Thankyou for your thoughts and suggestions, and for that info re the vine, appreciated very much.

Kinest regards, Gail

Always good to hear from you!!! Glad you enjoyed this image.

Kind regards, Gail