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Old 21st of May 2012 (Mon)   #1
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hello everyone
some macro of weekend, many matings in these days

Spharophoria scripta mating in flight



Sarcophaga carnaria





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Old 21st of May 2012 (Mon)   #2
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Wonderful series Carlo.

Nothing seems to be making love anywhere near our house.
Even the bugs
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Old 21st of May 2012 (Mon)   #3
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I got some pictures of gnats mating today, I might put them up. The on in flight is superb
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Very sharp for a flight shot, attractive light quality in all of them.
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Great shots.
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First shot is an amazing capture.
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Wonderful captures- love the light
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1st one is stunning
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All are nice, but that first one in particular is really something.
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that 1st shot is epic .
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thanks everyone for comments
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great shots!
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Beautiful captures!
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think I saw that on NAT GEO gone Wild!
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thanks everyone for last comments
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