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Old 08-02-2009, 04:07 PM
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Well it's only a carpenter bee but still pretty ugly

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Old 08-02-2009, 04:13 PM
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Well that was a bit of a surprise. I'm not a great fan of insects or bugs but I am a fan of great pictures, and this is a great picture. What detail, colour and focus and what an excellent job jp

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Old 08-02-2009, 04:18 PM
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and you say only...................eeek!
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only and bee don't go in the same sentence as far as I'm concerned. But great and photo do go in the same sentence when we're talking about this shot. Great work jp
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:00 PM
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Wow, that is one close shot and razor sharp too......amazing capture
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:03 PM
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Awesome!

(Ok, apparently I must not reply with one word... though I really thought that summed it up) Very good job, indeed!
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thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh my! That is right scary jp. Very nice shot tho.
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Now that's what I call up close and personal. Excellent detail and a marvelous macro shot. Love it jpsilva.

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WOW! i almost feels like the bee's are taking over the world.. actually it look quite scary seen this close
 

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