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Old 07-15-2009, 08:46 PM
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While I was in Thailand I was wandering around the yard looking for macro opportunities and found this little red Leaf Hopper, He was difficult to capture because they see very well and he kept moving around the other side of the leaf. But I finally got him.

[IMG]Leaf Hopper[/IMG]
Larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/...0236b0aa_b.jpg

While I was trying to Capture the Leaf Hopper, this Spikey Fellow came out to see what we were up to , perhaps they had a lunch date I Interrupted. L.o.l

[IMG]Spikey[/IMG]
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This fellow was Stalking a smaller spider when I came along disturbed the chase.

[IMG]Stalker[/IMG]
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I'm not sure what this fellow is called, but it came out so clear that I wanted to share it with you!!!!

[IMG]banded fly[/IMG]
Larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/...4afec9e0_b.jpg

You should really see these in the larger sizes to appreciate them
I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed presenting them!
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Old 07-15-2009, 08:56 PM
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Michael, apparently Thailand is a pretty buggy place...lol. These are amazing shots...well presented. Thank you for posting them.
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:08 PM
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Yowza, bugs freak me out that close up, but these are so well done I just had to comment! Excellent macro work!
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:23 PM
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Hi ChewsDad - WOW!! great shots - very sharp and composition excellent. Cheers, Bernz
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Someone has to shoot the bugs and you do it quite well Micheal .. this whole set is clean and bright , excellent detail .. they have such varied and strange shapes, once I get over the typical adversion , they are cool ... nice work !

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Old 07-15-2009, 10:22 PM
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Never have I seen so many bugs and not cutesy bugs either than from your posts from Korea! I think that the spiky thing was probably a genetic mutation spawned from the North Korean nuclear program.
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:39 PM
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Michael, apparently Thailand is a pretty buggy place...lol. These are amazing shots...well presented. Thank you for posting them.
Thanks Leona! Glad you enjoyed them.

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Yowza, bugs freak me out that close up, but these are so well done I just had to comment! Excellent macro work!
Thank You Susan! I know most are Freaked out by insects, but my hope is that people will enjoy seeing their diversity and beauty as well at a safe distance!

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Hi ChewsDad - WOW!! great shots - very sharp and composition excellent. Cheers, Bernz
Thanks Bernz! I appreciate you taking the time to look!

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Someone has to shoot the bugs and you do it quite well Micheal .. this whole set is clean and bright , excellent detail .. they have such varied and strange shapes, once I get over the typical adversion , they are cool ... nice work !

Vin
Thank Vin! I really enjoy finding and presenting these. I love being able to see what's revealed when I upload them to the computer. for example if you look at the 2nd one in the large version, you'll see how beautifully marked the side of the spider is. and the 3rd one the amazing texture of the hair. Anyway Thanks for looking Vin!

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Never have I seen so many bugs and not cutesy bugs either than from your posts from Korea! I think that the spiky thing was probably a genetic mutation spawned from the North Korean nuclear program.
Sorry Patrick, these were all taken in Thailand. We have more insects to choose from there. Thanks for looking!!!
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Old 07-16-2009, 01:49 AM
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Michael, I always enjoy your macro posts and this one does not disappoint. Very well done and thanks for sharing.
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Old 07-16-2009, 04:37 AM
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Michael, I always enjoy your macro posts and this one does not disappoint. Very well done and thanks for sharing.
Thank You Mike! Always look forward to your comments!
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