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Mar 31, 2007 05:47 |  #1

Hi there,

here are a few beetle shots from today.

Comments welcome as always

Regards Darren


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Mar 31, 2007 05:52 |  #2

nice shots and bugs but i think you need to Shutter up to 1/200 or more


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Mar 31, 2007 06:02 |  #3

The colours are just gorgeous and make for terrific shots.


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Mar 31, 2007 07:23 |  #4

thanks for that, couldnt get 1/200 without going over 400


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Mar 31, 2007 07:25 |  #5

I like the first one best. Very nice colours.


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Mar 31, 2007 08:14 |  #6

Great colours and don't you just love beetles?


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Mar 31, 2007 17:34 |  #7

I really like the first one.. very colorful.


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Apr 01, 2007 01:34 |  #8

Wonderful series- suspect these are plant bug nymphs rather than beetles.
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Apr 01, 2007 13:39 as a reply to  @ LordV's post |  #9

Hiya Darren,

Long time no see, great series of shots, I'm with Brian on the suggested ID.

Cheers for now
Mark


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