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Old 09-22-2009, 09:38 AM
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Default Fred Astaire look-alike!

Out taking photos of a church near Cobham,Surrey-UK. By the exit gate was peering into the bushes, as you do on the off chance, and..........................saw this little beauty,

Fred Astaire had that 'swellelegance' and is my dance hero.............this chap has'the legs' too. Hope you like the sequence.


'UMMMMM-What's out there? Any adoring fans'


Hello-green man


'My left profile is best'.


Green fellow


'A back-flip to keep in shape'.


Green back-flip



'That's it. I'm off''. Cue the aplause. THE END.


Back-green fellow
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:47 AM
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LOL, cute, I love the green color, so vibrant.
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Old 09-22-2009, 11:23 AM
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Fred Astaire once said I'm just a hoofer with a spare set of tails, but thats like saying a grasshoppr is just a bug, especially we see how talented this little fella is. I like your pictures and imaginative commentary, they are excellent moi
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Well done!
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Old 09-22-2009, 12:28 PM
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Cool shots Moi, thanks for sharing.
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Old 09-22-2009, 12:40 PM
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Hi Maureen ... how are you? ... gosh - looks like you're right on top of this litter critter .. the clarity is great .. colors are warm .. I love the commentary .. enjoy them all .. take care
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my favourite is the last pic.thanks for sharing.
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LOL, cute, I love the green color, so vibrant.
Grasshopper green...........really stands out doesn't he? Thank you Catcher.

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Fred Astaire once said I'm just a hoofer with a spare set of tails, but thats like saying a grasshoppr is just a bug, especially we see how talented this little fella is. I like your pictures and imaginative commentary, they are excellent moi
Hi Beach................Fred-in a class of his own-eh? This grasshopper was a delight to watch and I was so glad I got the opportunity. Thank you for the lovely feedback.

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Well done!
Heaterguy-thank you for the positive comment here.

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Cool shots Moi, thanks for sharing.
Leon-my pleasure. Thank you for the comment-much appreciated.

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Hi Maureen ... how are you? ... gosh - looks like you're right on top of this litter critter .. the clarity is great .. colors are warm .. I love the commentary .. enjoy them all .. take care
Hi Hayward........doing well,thank you! I was so close and he seemed oblivious. I 'was' buried in the bush I have to admit..ha,ha. Thank you so much for the lovely positive feedback.
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my favourite is the last pic.thanks for sharing.

sHIMUZUKi-I am glad you liked him..........doing a moonie there I think!!
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Old 09-22-2009, 02:34 PM
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Aren't critters the most interesting things? Your shots are crystal clear. Well done, and I like your commentary, too.
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