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Good Morning DPS Family! I've been away for a day or two, busy with work and such, but yeaterday at lunch time I was able to take a few minutes and found these in a stand of apricot trees.

Cricket Anyone?

[IMG]cricket anyone?[/IMG]
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Mommy, Daddy, Dinner (Female, Male in attendance and a bee invited to Lunch)

[IMG]momma,daddy,dinner[/IMG]
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Silver Hair:

[IMG]Spdr[/IMG]
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Hanging around.

[IMG]Spider[/IMG]
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Thanks for Looking and Have a Blessed Day!
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Old 09-24-2009, 08:23 PM
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Gorgeous shots! Such bright colors and beautiful patterns. I especially like the first shot!
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Guess it's one of those 'circle of life' kind of things.

Great colors on the spider!
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Hello Michael, you were missed, and just looking at these wonderful captures, its obvious why. Truly magnificent macro shots from the master of this speciality.

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Hi Michael - these are stunning images ... the cycle of life .. very well photographed
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EEEUUU!....What I really mean is WOW! You captured this little creature in with amazing detail.
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Michael, masterful images so colorful and clear and beautifully photographed. I so enjoy your lunchtime walks. Were the spiders interested in sharing their lunch with you?
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Michael, this is nature at it's very best. Your captures are amazing and so much detail. It is always a pleaure to view your wonderful work. Thank you for sharing them my friend.

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Michael - you just keep capturing great shots of dragon flies, spiders etc. Keep them coming. Cheers, Bernz
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*faints*.........nice set ... you could have warned me I expected street urban shots of cafes but no I get HUGE SPIDERS that is twice now tonight *shudders*



Great shots though.... they made me skin crawl just klike Jack's did .. nice going guys
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