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I saw these two beetles with their huge antennae perched at the top of these buds, wondering whether to make the descent.

Brand:Olympus
Camera:Olympus FE-210 Check out Olympus Image Space!
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:hang on, we're going down!
Username:CarolG CarolG
Uploaded:27 Jun 2011 - 4:52 AM
Tags:Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Humour / fun, Macro, Nature, Transport, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:80
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Ade_Osman
Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
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3921 forum postsAde_Osman vcard England31 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:00 AM
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Morning Carol, seems like were both up with the Larks this morning, wonderful capture here again.....

Ade

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CherryMartin
27 Jun 2011 - 5:01 AM
0

Hi Carol, thanks for the vote.
This is a romantic shot. ;0)

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
4
Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:03 AM
0

Very well captured Carol. You have the busiest bugs..............Sandy

lesarnott
lesarnott (e2 Member)
3
lesarnott vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:03 AM
0

Great as ever, super x rated macros Carol! Smile
Les

jaktis
jaktis (e2 Member)
9
79 forum postsjaktis vcard Sweden
27 Jun 2011 - 5:11 AM
0

You have a lot of great beetles

Peter

samarmishra
27 Jun 2011 - 5:22 AM
0

Hi Carol, hope this two are very busy in their work. Captured it very nicely and presented it too...

Excellent capture, vote for V2 and V3....

Samar.

saeidNL
saeidNL (e2 Member)
3
saeidNL vcard Netherlands2 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:38 AM
0

Superb close up shots Carol,all very beautiful indeed,very well done,
saeid

LynneJoyce
LynneJoyce (e2 Member)
4
LynneJoyce vcard United Kingdom73 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 6:39 AM
0

Super macro shots of this fine pair making more models for next year.

dmhuynh72
dmhuynh72 (e2 Member)
5
dmhuynh72 vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 6:58 AM
0

well spotted and well timed capture too Carol, excellent trio.

regards
Yung

goso
goso (e2 Member)
6
goso vcard Australia1 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 7:03 AM
0

Well seen, and a first class capture Carol ...Bill

Carrie_1
27 Jun 2011 - 7:21 AM
0

Well caught.
Caroline

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
7
3945 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 7:28 AM
0

I think my favourite today is version 3 - beautifully uncluttered and they've posed brilliantly for you! Smile

EMJAYCEE
EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)
4
EMJAYCEE vcard England7 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 7:46 AM
0

You certainly know how to spot and capture these interesting models Carol. Today I have a favourite - V3.
Joan.

barbarahirst
barbarahirst (e2 Member)
4
barbarahirst vcard United Kingdom9 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 7:55 AM
0

My star for you ..... Thanks for brightening my day up

sparrowhawk
sparrowhawk (e2 Member)
4
140 forum postssparrowhawk vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 8:01 AM
0

stu ning shot but rather early for x rated stuff don't you think !! only kidding superb work

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
4
36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 8:04 AM
0

brilliant detail wonderful tones and colour carol v2 for me today a cracking close up nice one Wink
andy

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
6
208 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 8:31 AM
0

beetle business afootWink well captured shot

Len1950
Len1950 (e2 Member)
3
Len1950 vcard England
27 Jun 2011 - 8:49 AM
0

Superb captures Carol.

Len

Jekaro
Jekaro (e2 Member)
4
Jekaro vcard United Kingdom
27 Jun 2011 - 8:57 AM
0

Three more fabulous close up shots, Carol, all superbly captured with V3 my favourite for today.
Roy

Ray42
Ray42 (e2 Member)
5
Ray42 vcard England3 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:01 AM
0

Three great captures - my what huge antennae!! whats one of these called when its at home?

gingerdelight
gingerdelight (e2 Member)
6
298 forum postsgingerdelight vcard United Kingdom11 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:12 AM
0

Wonderful detail here Carol, well captured.
Carol

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
3
111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:23 AM
0

Great work as always, Carol, and I do love the title chosen......made me smile.
Ronnie.

ljh
ljh (e2 Member)
8
386 forum postsljh vcard United Kingdom
27 Jun 2011 - 9:42 AM
0

All are excellent, but I like V3 best.

Lucien.

Alvar
6
France2 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:51 AM
0

Great set Carol You deserve the award from Barbara
Alvar

wyatturp
27 Jun 2011 - 10:07 AM
0

Wonder why they have long antennae , interesting

Last Modified By wyatturp at 27 Jun 2011 - 10:08 AM
sweetpea62
sweetpea62 (e2 Member)
2
sweetpea62 vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 10:10 AM
0

Brilliant set as usual Carol.Well done..Lin

prabhusinha
prabhusinha (e2 Member)
5
prabhusinha vcard India3 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 10:27 AM
0

Congratulation . A sure winner.

achieverswales
achieverswales (e2 Member)
2
achieverswales vcard Wales84 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 10:58 AM
0

Excellent Carol V2 for me today!

Regards

Trev.

SlowSong
SlowSong (e2 Member)
4
3094 forum postsSlowSong vcard England28 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 11:25 AM
0

Phew, it's all go in the insect world. Smile
Chris

AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
5
576 forum postsAnneWorner vcard United States39 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 11:46 AM
0

Looks like a duo skydiving team Smile Nicely captured, and timed. You do find the most interesting insect motifs.

MikeGreaves
27 Jun 2011 - 1:20 PM
0

Great shot,well composed Smile
Mike

Anjantoo
27 Jun 2011 - 2:21 PM
0

Perfect title!
Jann
xxx

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
3
Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 2:47 PM
0

Brilliant Title here Carol!Wink
Superb images, outstanding and well deserving of the UA..congratulations
Lillian

digital_boi
27 Jun 2011 - 2:50 PM
0

I really dont know how you spot these but very pleased that you do another 3 corkers Carol alway a joy

Graham GrinGrinGrin

barmymarny
27 Jun 2011 - 3:37 PM
0

Nice work Carol. Bet there's plenty of activity there to photograph at the moment.

Marilyn x

danbrann
danbrann (e2 Member)
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381 forum postsdanbrann vcard 15 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 3:57 PM
0

These bugs certainly keep you busy Carol..Mind you they keep themselves bust at the same time...have they no shame.

TrevBatWCC
TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)
4
TrevBatWCC vcard England5 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 4:06 PM
0

Well, beetles playing piggy-back...different! Wink And what impressive antennae they have too - an excellent set, Carol, well deserving of the UA Smile
Trev Smile

jonwebber
27 Jun 2011 - 5:28 PM
0

Great stuff.
jon

Gray_ina
27 Jun 2011 - 5:30 PM
0

Hi Carol, as usual stunning captures, regards gray.

Mynett
4
137 forum posts United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:53 PM
0

such antics.... such keen eyes....Smile

moiral
moiral (e2 Member)
3
moiral vcard Scotland
27 Jun 2011 - 6:49 PM
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Lovely set of shots of these romantic little bugs Tongue. Lovely colour and detail. V2 for me tonight. Moira

Stace
Stace (e2 Member)
5
Stace vcard England2 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 7:29 PM
0

Great work as per Carol

Stace

SteveMoulding
SteveMoulding (e2 Member)
4
SteveMoulding vcard United Kingdom7 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 8:08 PM
0

Superb as always, Carol.
Steve.

viscostatic
27 Jun 2011 - 8:38 PM
0

Excellent photography Carol. V3 my favourite today.

Phil.

bromley-smith
27 Jun 2011 - 9:21 PM
0

Fabulous images Carol.
Tony

ChrisWallace
27 Jun 2011 - 9:41 PM
0

Nice one Carol, and a well executed composition
Chris

maryg
maryg (e2 Member)
4
66 forum postsmaryg vcard Scotland18 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 11:34 PM
0

All cracking shots but V2 has to be my fave!

JustDucky
28 Jun 2011 - 3:03 AM
0

great series Carol, fine detail, V2 for meSmile
Tammy

Chinga
Chinga (e2 Member)
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Chinga vcard United Kingdom
28 Jun 2011 - 5:47 AM
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V2 today Carol as it gave me vertigo... Hi Hi Hi...
IB

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