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This slug was enjoying his feast...but apparently they can't eat a whole one Wink Found yesterday in a very cold & hail swept Epping forest....Brrrrrr

f8 @ 0.3 sec
WB Cloudy
EV -2/3rds
ISO 80

Camera:Lumix LX3
Lens:Leica 24-60mm in Macro mode
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:Slugged Fly
Username:Greyheron Greyheron
Uploaded:31 Oct 2008 - 6:59 PM
Tags:Agaric, Amanita muscaria, Close-up / macro, Epping, Flowers & plants, Fly, Forest, Slug
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imander
31 Oct 2008 - 7:03 PM
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first class find and capture, looks quite amazing, well done
ian

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chase
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:13 PM
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A good find Mike but it does make me smile,we spend all that time looking for perfect ones & these are the culprits that munch away as fast as the shutter goes down Wink

Quote: but apparently they can't eat a whole one

Neither can I Wink

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:33 PM
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Thanks for your support Smile

Nor would you want to Janet Wink

Mike

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oll1e
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:45 PM
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yummy ,just love the colour ,and that slug haha
~ollie~

sable
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:46 PM
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Brilliant shot - well spotted - Elizabeth

DOGSBODY
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:50 PM
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At last a fungi shot with a difference. Well done. Andy

clive burrow
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31 Oct 2008 - 7:54 PM
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Great capture Mike, have you put the DSLR kit up on ebay yet Wink
Am hoping to get over to BP again tomorrow for a good look around.

All the best
Clive

aftertherain
31 Oct 2008 - 8:42 PM
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Fantastic shot Smile

IanFlindt
31 Oct 2008 - 8:48 PM
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A perfect find, Mike, and a superb shot. The toadstool sits very comfortably between the two arching branches and on its bed of green.

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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31 Oct 2008 - 11:13 PM
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Appreciate all your comments & votes Smile

Think I'll hang onto the big stuff for a while longer Clive...unless you're thinking of making me an offer I can't refuse Wink

Have a great weekend,
Mike

CarolG
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1 Nov 2008 - 6:09 AM
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Fantastic capture, a perfect composition. Carol

fishing
1 Nov 2008 - 6:24 AM
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Quote: Brilliant shot - well spotted - Elizabeth

Yes

Regards

sue

tigertimb
1 Nov 2008 - 9:28 AM
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Excellent shot Mike; great detail and love the setting with the autumn forest with bonus of the landslide on the stalk and the slug.

I don't know much about fungi lifecycles - are they trying to attract slugs to help them to spread?
Tim

Tony_M
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342 forum posts England
1 Nov 2008 - 9:47 PM
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Lucky timing to find the culprit in action. That little camera's great for capturing close-ups in the context of their wider surroundings. It's probably good for your back too...

Tony

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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2 Nov 2008 - 10:29 AM
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Thank you for taking the time to look, vote & comment Smile

No Tim, the slugs just like to make looking for a good one harder for us togs Wink The fungi have something similar to a root system: hyphae or thread like filaments make up the mycelium, which spreads underground/under tree bark etc & in turn produces the visible fungi under the right conditions. Fungi are the fruiting bodies and distribute spores (seeds for want of a better description) to produce future generations.

It's good to travel light occasionally Tony and still be able to take images & yes it does ease the back too Wink

Regards,
Mike

Maiwand
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2 Nov 2008 - 4:38 PM
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What an incredible shot. Seen plenty that have been attacked but never seen one with a resident in like this. Well done for spotting it.
Ron

Portknockie
4 Nov 2008 - 7:11 PM
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Superb detail and colour.....well seen and taken shot...

Don

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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4 Nov 2008 - 11:04 PM
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Thank you both for your comments appreciated Smile

Mike

FeatherFriend
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5 Nov 2008 - 12:27 AM
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Lovely detail in this one Mike.
Geoff.

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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5 Nov 2008 - 8:14 PM
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Thank you Geoff Smile

Mike

Scaramanga
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10 Dec 2008 - 4:12 PM
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Wonderful capture.

Greyheron
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20 Dec 2008 - 1:40 PM
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Thank you for commenting Smile

Mike

cassiecat
15 Jan 2009 - 7:31 PM
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lol, makes a change to see slug instu.lesley

Greyheron
Greyheron (e2 Member)
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15 Jan 2009 - 9:19 PM
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Thank you for looking & commenting Wink

Mike

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