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Aug 28, 2007 13:22 |  #1

Shot this very comical nut weevil. Every time I look at it, it makes smile.
Hope it makes some of you smile as well.

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Aug 28, 2007 13:26 |  #2

he does look pretty stupid, it must be that nose and the over sized black eyes :) i like the first ones best

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Aug 28, 2007 14:13 |  #3

Wonderful captures esp like #2 :)
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Aug 28, 2007 14:33 |  #4

Jay Lowery wrote in post #3814252 (external link)
he does look pretty stupid, it must be that nose and the over sized black eyes :) i like the first ones best

Thanks Jay.

LordV wrote in post #3814526 (external link)
Wonderful captures esp like #2 :)
Brian V.

Cheers Brian.

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Aug 28, 2007 17:25 |  #5

What a cute little creature!

And sharp!!

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Aug 28, 2007 17:37 |  #6

nice even lighting and pin sharp, top notch.

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Aug 28, 2007 17:49 |  #7

Now I know where the idea for The Clangers came from. Great pics.




  
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Aug 28, 2007 18:08 as a reply to  @ eccles's post |  #8

Not only do you guys know how to use your macro's you KNOW what type of insect you are actually shooting...

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Aug 29, 2007 05:34 |  #9

Great shots Brian, love the feel of depth in #2.

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Aug 29, 2007 12:32 |  #10

Thank you very much to all, cheers.

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