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Like riding a bike?! - 09-23-2011, 08:39 PM

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I picked up the 105 macro lens with tube today after shooting the Bigma off a tripod all summer. Like riding a bike? I think not. I'm very rusty.

#1 Swift setwing dragonfly

#2 Syrphid fly

#3 Again

#4 Damselfly

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09-23-2011, 09:37 PM


You call that rusty?! What does that make the rest of us, lol!

The damselfly is my favorite, especially since he's looking at you.
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09-23-2011, 09:47 PM


No wobbly wheels on these images. You have not lost your touch.

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09-24-2011, 01:01 PM


The last few images don't look too rusty too me friend! Love the flower and fly color combinations!

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09-24-2011, 06:18 PM


Thanks, yall.

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09-24-2011, 06:33 PM


Well, they summed it up. #3 & 4 prove it.

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09-24-2011, 06:46 PM


Kenny, you're kidding, right?

Wait ... you got too much nose hair on the last one

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09-25-2011, 09:18 AM


You still got it ol' dude... heck I haven't been out and about since the end of July I hope I can find something and know how to shoot it...maybe this week

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09-25-2011, 01:18 PM


Thanks, guys and girls. Appreciate your comments.

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09-26-2011, 06:16 AM


Think i'm gonna have to agree with the rest of the gang. : )

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