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Old 12-17-2009, 06:10 PM
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Found this on a plant last Sunday in our garden. These two are nicely eating the leaf!
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Old 12-17-2009, 06:42 PM
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Vidya, your shots are clear and well done. This is a scary insect. thanks for sharing.
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Old 12-17-2009, 07:01 PM
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yes you are true. really they are scary. nice set with good DoF.
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Old 12-17-2009, 07:33 PM
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Excellent macro shot!! I like!
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Old 12-17-2009, 07:35 PM
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Oooh! Ugh! Great shot, tho.
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Old 12-17-2009, 09:06 PM
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Wow!! freaky insects, great capture, love the detail, thanyou for sharing, cheers Steve.
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Wow you wouldn't want to cuddle up to one of those prickly looking insects.
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Old 12-18-2009, 03:21 PM
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I never thought I would receive such appreciation for my pictures. I am just a beginner and hope to learn a lot through this forum. I'm glad to be here.
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The stuff nightmares are made of! Nice closeups, Vidya. Welcome to DPS, and thanks for sharing!!
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Do you know what those things are? Really great shot of them...but man they are ugly as can be.
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