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Sep 02, 2007 06:25 |  #1

A mayfly found resting on my shed.


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Sep 02, 2007 06:32 |  #2

beaitiful shots- almost looks metallic :)
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Sep 02, 2007 09:15 as a reply to  @ LordV's post |  #3

Hiya Alby,

Excellent series of shots/detail, love the close-up,

Rolls Royce has the ' SPIRIT OF ECSTASY ' on their bonnet I recon Brian should have this on the Bonnet of his car, much better :lol:

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Sep 02, 2007 09:34 |  #4

Beautyfull series, congrats those pictures are so sharp. Great job.

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Sep 02, 2007 09:39 |  #5

Very nice shots! I always love the appearance of these guys. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to see on in real life :)


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Sep 02, 2007 10:22 |  #6

Super set Alby. Does look like it's metallic. Great detail.


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Sep 02, 2007 10:58 |  #7

Thanks for all your comments guys, they are all very much appreciated :-)


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Sep 02, 2007 13:36 as a reply to  @ Attic's post |  #8

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I like both sets posted - love the detail.

If your interested I think it's a female Cloeon dipterum - known to anglers as a Pond Olive.

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Sep 02, 2007 14:35 |  #9

Thanks for the ID Ray I think you are spot on with that. :-D


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Sep 03, 2007 03:29 |  #10

skylab wrote in post #3845159 (external link)
Super set Alby. Does look like it's metallic. Great detail.

Thanks Brian it does I agree :-)


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Sep 03, 2007 03:31 |  #11

bandit 1 wrote in post #3844844 (external link)
Hiya Alby,

Excellent series of shots/detail, love the close-up,

Rolls Royce has the ' SPIRIT OF ECSTASY ' on their bonnet I recon Brian should have this on the Bonnet of his car, much better :lol:

Cheers for now
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Haha nice one Mark, I can imagine Brian going for that :-D


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Sep 03, 2007 05:14 |  #12

Beautiful detail Alby, especially shot 3.




  
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Sep 03, 2007 05:20 |  #13

Hi Alby superb series my fav is the second one
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Sep 03, 2007 15:45 |  #14

Fantastic shots Alby - 1 and 2 are gorgeous compositions especially with that background colour. Absolutely love them.

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Sep 03, 2007 16:08 as a reply to  @ LindaB's post |  #15

Great series Alby. Wonderful detail.


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