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Jan 01, 2010 21:44 | #1

Greetings,
My first serious attempt at insect photography. Find this in my garden. Looks like a mosquito to me. Any idea? Comments and critics please. Enjoy...

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Jan 02, 2010 01:16 | #2

Lovely captures.
Not a mosquito but a dolichopid (long legged) fly.
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Jan 02, 2010 02:58 as a reply to @ LordV's post | #3

Greetings,
Thanks for the ID, I really have zero knowledge of insects. Enjoy...

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Jan 02, 2010 03:53 | #4

it is long legged .. and these are nice one

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Jan 02, 2010 19:05 as a reply to @ mameemonsters's post | #6

Greetings,
Thanks. Taking insect macro photography not only challenging, but also have to endure mosquitoes bites. But, it fun anywhere. Liewwk, you have very good eyes for those 'micron', great photos. Enjoy...

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