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Jul 19, 2006 16:32 | #1

Another insect close up shot. This fellow’s body length easily exceeds 10cm. He was found clinging to a window screen and placed in a Redbud tree to photograph. I am fascinated by the mimicry, especially the thorns on the 2nd and 3rd pair of legs seen in the second picture. Apparently these insects commonly eat rose plants. It makes sense that the insect’s branches would also have thorns.

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Jul 19, 2006 17:09 | #2

What a strange creature. Judging by the length of those antennae, its eyesight must be poor. Nice idea to move it to a better location. I prefer shot # 2 as it's the most bizarre.

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Jul 19, 2006 19:24 | #3

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Very nice shots, good DOF and very sharp. You've also bought out the colors very nicely, impressive.

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Jul 20, 2006 02:14 | #4

Wonderful shots esp #2. Don't see many stick insect shots here
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Jul 20, 2006 03:11 | #5

Great capture I love these stick bugs!

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Jul 20, 2006 06:33 as a reply to @ Omri Alon's post | #6

beautiful....the 2nd is my fav.the exposure and contrast are well taken/done.regardsbama

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Jul 20, 2006 07:48 | #7

Another great captures! It seems like you don't need macro lens for "macro" in Oklahoma Keep them coming

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