Here are a few photos of hoverflies on an orchid flower. I used manual focusing for these photos which is a bit of a challenge.
Hoverflies
Hoverflies belong to the insect family Syrphidae.
The orchid in the photo is species called "sanggumay" and is one of Mama Evie's favorite orchids in her garden in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
At first glance, I thought they were bees. Hoverflies would constantly move in and around the flower.
Adjusting shutter speed
By using a faster shutter speed and shooting on a clear morning, I was able to capture the following photos. I think the brightly colored insects and the pink petals of the orchid flower make for an interesting contrast.
