Hyperechia Nigrita (Rowervlieg)

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hyperechia nigrita (rowervlieg)

Hyperechia is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. They appear large, stout and with legs covered in bristles and appear like carpenter bees in the genus Xylocopa and the resemblance is considered as a case of aggressive mimicry, providing protection from predators. The larvae of the fly feed on the larvae of Xylocopa within their cavity nests in wood.[1] They are mainly found in the African and Madagascan region with about 15 species and two species in Asia.[2][3]

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Chlorocala africana/ Gleaming Fruit Chafer

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Format: JPeg

Width: 5152

Hight: 2896

Orientation: 270

File Size: 3,85MB

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About  The Photo

Format: JPeg

Width: 5152

Hight: 2896

Orientation: 270

File Size: 4,31 MB

More information on request 

Chlorocala africana/
Gleaming Fruit Chafer

This one was wrestled out of the swimming pool in Richards Bay. The poor creature was trying to climb down the leave forcing itself under the water. These two photos clearly show the difference between The Carrapace sheen detailing the Metalic appearance quite clearly. 

Chafers are controversial regarding their ecological standing and some species can do great harm to lawns in the large stage, but this can be mitigated with healthy lawn practices towards the end of winter. Well-watered humus soil will not attract these creatures in their larval stage. 

Chafers perform a very important role in breaking up the vegetation and humus materials helping other critters like earthworms and microbes to generate a healthy compost layer on top of your garden bed. 

Found this very interesting article that will help people to decide on their Chafer Management Programs. 

Another very Interesting Article is Paul Gautschi's Back to Eden Gardening.  

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Being a Professional Photographer

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Professional photographers will always admit to their abilities and shortcoming.

They can think on their feet and make a shot happen with their skill level.

You Must Understand Your Equipment, Light, Settings, Techniques, and be able to use it under the conditions and ambiance of your shoot.

Preparation is 100% of your Success or Failure.

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Props, Hair, Makeup, Light, Reflectors, Back Drops, and Extras (People to complete the scene)

Remember every Photograph tells a story. You are there to capture that story and portray it.

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Best Settings on Canon PowerShot SX430is (Wildlife and Bird Photography)

Camera

Canon PowerShot SX430is

This Photo can be compared side by side with one shot on a very advanced Camera (Canon 90D)

The interesting part is that these results are achieved by changing some of the settings so the best possible outcome was delivered by this entry level base model Bridge/Super Zoom Camera.

Settings

IS Off

100ISO

Mode AE/P

Zoom 160mm

AWB

Spot Metering

Image Size: L

Image Quality: S

Light Meter: Spot

AF Frame: Centre

Servo AF: Disabled

Continuous AF: Disabled

iContrast: Off

Conclusion:

What was found that true crisp image is obtained on 100ISO with Image Stabilization (IS) turned off.

Video Settings

This will impact on Video Settings. Best Video Results are with all of the above with these changes.

IS: Continuous 2

iContrast: On

Digital Zoom: 1.6x

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