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These shield bugs had been blown into the empty pool, and were trying to climb up the side, fighting the wind. I grabbed the opportunity for a photo shoot, then released them into the undergrowth.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)

Title:	rescued shields
Username:	CarolG
Uploaded:	7 Dec 2012 - 5:32 AM
Tags:	Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Macro, Nature, Shield bug, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	75
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debu

7 Dec 2012 - 5:49 AM

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Superb set with nice light and colour.
debu

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Ayoob (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 5:54 AM

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Wonderful set of images ,Carol -nicelly taken and presented......... Grin

Hermanus (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 6:16 AM

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Three good looking bugs - although V2 and V3 could be the same one Excellent capture Carol - I can nearly see the greatfulness in their faces for your help

LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 6:40 AM

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V3 for me this morning.

marktc (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 7:07 AM

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Another great set of images Carol. V1 for me

SUE118 (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 7:16 AM

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What lovely attire they wear. It's freezing here.

macromal

7 Dec 2012 - 7:28 AM

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Again three masterful shot`s Carol....Mal.

fentiger

7 Dec 2012 - 7:35 AM

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Attractive captures Carol.

Albert

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 7:37 AM

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well captured .... and then released..

leontari (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:11 AM

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Three lovely shots. V1 for me

rontear (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:11 AM

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You are a caring naturalist Carol, and then photographing your subjects !! Excellent.
Ron.

digital_boi

7 Dec 2012 - 8:13 AM

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V3 for me Carol the empty pool is a real trap for your critters

Graham Grin Grin Grin

tomcat (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:20 AM

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Well done you Carol - The Good Samaritan Tongue

Woke up this morning to rain and +3C
Just poked my head out of my site office door and it is snowing Sad
Not for long though, I hope

Adrian

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:21 AM

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V1 my favourite of these 3 super images Carol,
Fred.

PaulLiley

7 Dec 2012 - 8:22 AM

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Bet they were glad of your intervention Carol. Without that they would have been 'gonnas'. Great shots. paul

SlowSong (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:32 AM

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V1's a beauty. Not seen that colouration before. Keep up the good work.

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:33 AM

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V3 Carol but a great set

EAS (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:54 AM

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V1 for me today. Snow lying this morning but at least the wind has stopped.

Ann

johnjones

7 Dec 2012 - 8:56 AM

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Great set is the first on from the same species of the over two ?
jj

Rolepics (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:59 AM

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V3 for me too
Carole

sparrowhawk (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 9:42 AM

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beautiful set i never knew they came in such variable colours

lonely_oryx (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 9:50 AM

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V2 for me but all are excellent. Thanks again for the award.

achieverswales (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 9:56 AM

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Wonder lifeguard to the rescue again, one of my favourite insects, three excellent captures Carol.

Regards

Trev.

Brian65 (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 10:19 AM

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A wonderful set again Carol, love V2.
Brian

TonyDy (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 10:58 AM

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I hope all these bugs appreciate your rescue work.
Great set again, Carol.
Tony

Joline (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 12:22 PM

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Is v1 a shield bug, too? He is a beauty.

danbrann (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 12:28 PM

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Expertly photographed Carol.

hasslebladuk (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 1:02 PM

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Three of the best excellent work
mike

moiral (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 1:11 PM

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Love that little green guy in V2 Carol. Moira

basith

7 Dec 2012 - 1:19 PM

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outstanding shots.
V1 is mine today.

Basith

Alf85

7 Dec 2012 - 2:09 PM

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Three superb macro images.
Alf.

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 2:47 PM

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A fine set.

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 2:48 PM

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A cracking set, Carol, I'm torn between V2 & V3 as my faves today
Trev

AnnChown (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 4:12 PM

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They look so comical - v3 is my favourite!
Ann

Hop-A-Long

7 Dec 2012 - 5:22 PM

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Great set of shots, V2 for me.

Andy

graceland

7 Dec 2012 - 5:59 PM

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Oh you do like to Bug me LOL

Tongue

NICE PICTURES

PinkK

7 Dec 2012 - 6:20 PM

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Wonderful set Carol!

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 6:43 PM

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Another great set Carol.
Joan.

Rock (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 6:56 PM

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A'h.

Rock

Silverzone (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 7:18 PM

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Super Carol. Managed to swim in the sea every day but this is just a brief stay to celebrate my husbands 70th birthday. Wish I could pocket the sunshine. Sylvia

bricurtis (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 8:51 PM

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V1 is a bit different Carol - don't recall seeing one before.
Brian.

annettep38 (e2 Member)

7 Dec 2012 - 10:51 PM

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no 2 for me , I love the spiky armour!

fificat100 (e2 Member)

8 Dec 2012 - 12:01 AM

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Stunning shots, all of equal merit.- Sorry can't give 3 votes!

Lavina

Chinga (e2 Member)

8 Dec 2012 - 12:28 PM

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Beautiful macros! Your signature all over! Grin Grin Grin
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Tibetan

8 Dec 2012 - 2:21 PM

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Nice ones good for you for saving them, regards Leon. Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

exposure

8 Dec 2012 - 10:30 PM

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Love V3 Carol...
hope its warmed up a bit for you...Chilly evenings here.
Pauline.

LexEquine

16 Dec 2012 - 7:11 PM

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"Splendid & Beautiful Set of Shield Bug Macro's" ~ Peter

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