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Old 08-30-2009, 07:57 PM
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Old 08-30-2009, 08:28 PM
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Awesome...I love these guys. Very nice shot.
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:43 PM
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:50 PM
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Nice work JP. Looks like its going to fight with you.
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:53 PM
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I thought for a moment he had boxing gloves on. Great shot. Cheers, Bernz
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Great image!!!! I happened to see one of these guys yesterday! I love how you captured his BIG eyes!!!!
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:59 PM
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Wow! What an awesome shot of the wee fellow. They are the most interesting creatures, but normally quite hard to photograph. Excellent pic.
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thanks again
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:13 PM
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Wow, he just posed beautifully for you! This is a great shot!!!!

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