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From the gardens - 08-13-2010, 04:41 AM


Found a couple critters yesterday late.

#1 Syrphid fly, I think

#2 I spooked it and it landed close by

#3 Male green lynx spider, I believe

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08-13-2010, 07:28 AM


Nice looking critters...especially the spider...

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08-13-2010, 08:12 AM


Kenny,

The first one is so pretty with the flower! The spider is so close. Eeeeek. Now I know how fast they can move.

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08-13-2010, 08:36 AM


Very nice set of images, Kenny. Your lighting is spot on (as expected).

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08-13-2010, 08:39 AM


good job on these Kenny, the last one is my fav But I think it's a Grasshopper not a spider.
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Nice complementary colors on #1 Kenny!

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Very nice crispness on all of those shots. All super sharp with #1 being at the top of the list. I'm going to have to start thinking small.

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Your making me want to do this type of work. Love the colors in number One.

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Ken, these are absolutely outstanding!!!

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