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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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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)
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79 forum postsjaktis vcard Sweden
27 Jun 2011 - 5:11 AM
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You have a lot of great beetles

Peter

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

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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208 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 8:31 AM
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beetle business afootWink well captured shot

Len1950
Len1950 (e2 Member)
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27 Jun 2011 - 8:49 AM
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Superb captures Carol.

Len

Jekaro
Jekaro (e2 Member)
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Jekaro vcard United Kingdom
27 Jun 2011 - 8:57 AM
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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)
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298 forum postsgingerdelight vcard United Kingdom11 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:12 AM
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Wonderful detail here Carol, well captured.
Carol

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 9:23 AM
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Great work as always, Carol, and I do love the title chosen......made me smile.
Ronnie.

ljh
ljh (e2 Member)
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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)
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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)
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3094 forum postsSlowSong vcard England28 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 11:25 AM
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Phew, it's all go in the insect world. Smile
Chris

AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
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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.

Great shot,well composed Smile
Mike

Anjantoo
27 Jun 2011 - 2:21 PM
0

Perfect title!
Jann
xxx

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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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

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
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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)
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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
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137 forum posts United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
27 Jun 2011 - 5:53 PM
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such antics.... such keen eyes....Smile

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

Superb as always, Carol.
Steve.

Excellent photography Carol. V3 my favourite today.

Phil.

Fabulous images Carol.
Tony

Nice one Carol, and a well executed composition
Chris

maryg
maryg (e2 Member)
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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
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great series Carol, fine detail, V2 for meSmile
Tammy

Chinga
Chinga (e2 Member)
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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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