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Almost missed it... - 12-03-2011, 02:24 PM

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the ligularia blooming in Mercer Arboretum near Humble TX. They bloom in the late fall and are a magnet for bees, wasps, flies and butterflies.

#1 Drone hoverfly

#2 Skipper

#3 Same skipper

#4 Unknown wasp and friend

#5 Same wasp

#6 Wasp portrait

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12-03-2011, 02:51 PM


Excellent work, Kenny - image have great details, DOF is just right.

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12-03-2011, 03:27 PM


Good job Ken,,,,,,,,,,,,,the last 3 are superb

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12-03-2011, 04:09 PM


that wasp is freakin awesome!!!!

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12-03-2011, 06:43 PM


Nice photos, I think 4 & 5 are my favorites. Love the detail that shows up in them.
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12-03-2011, 08:11 PM


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12-03-2011, 08:42 PM


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12-03-2011, 10:06 PM


Very nice Kenny, must still be a bit warm there in TX. It's gotten cold here in South Korea and all my critters are gone for the season. : )

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12-03-2011, 11:02 PM


Awesome shots, love the wasp shots, but then I'm always a sucker for beautiful eyes. ;) I love #6, definitely my favorite.

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12-03-2011, 11:32 PM


Incredible photos
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12-04-2011, 01:46 PM


Thank you all, appreciate your comments.

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12-06-2011, 06:56 AM


A really nice series Kenny!! #5 is my favorite.

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12-16-2011, 02:06 PM


Thanks Jim and Therese.

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12-16-2011, 06:13 PM


1, 4, and 6 are simply wonderful, Ken. Very nice work.

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