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orionmystery
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May 26, 2013 09:10 |  #1

Gorgeous jewel beetle, Chrysochroa castelnaudi.

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IMAGE: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/8838509982_3a87d98c76_o.jpg
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IMG_7591 copy (external link) by Kurt (Hock Ping Guek) orionmystery.blogspot.​com (external link), on Flickr

poorly merged from a few vertical shots because the beetle was too big to fit into the MPE65. For record only.
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May 26, 2013 09:21 |  #2

Excellent first shot Kurt.

Even with the merge the second one is lovely, and shows the overall shape of the bug.

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May 26, 2013 11:47 |  #3

Fab shot Kurt, second shot is great.

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May 26, 2013 13:22 |  #4

I love them both, great shots!




  
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May 26, 2013 15:18 |  #5

Awesome shots. I love first pic more

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May 26, 2013 15:33 |  #6

Great shots. #1 for me to.

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May 26, 2013 16:09 |  #7

Fantastic shots




  
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May 26, 2013 19:30 |  #8

nice beetle kurt

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May 26, 2013 19:48 |  #9

Fabulous beetle, Kurt.

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May 26, 2013 23:42 |  #10

Beautiful beetle.

#1 made me almost jump out of the chair. :)




  
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