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Absolutely brilliant! I've tried so hard to take a shot like this, but I've never succeeded. Perfect in every way!

Das ist ja stark. :-o

I like to catch them for a moment and listen to their ssssssSSSSsssssssssss :)
Nice shot!!
How do you do it?

Thanks for all the nice comments! :-)

@Tridymite & Stevie: Hover-flies are grateful models. Just wait until one stands in the air and shoot. I use the flash to get a short shutter time. Or focus when they sit on a flower and push the button when they take off. I think it's easier to photograph than to catch them. :-)