Honoring Beatabg's Personal Best
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Comment by kanaj:
A beautiful capture, Larry. And a beautiful story, to match. On a personal note, the discoloration of the yarn on the ball--the black-brown instead of the typical distressed red--gave this tribute a mournful warmth that might be lost on others. I distinctly remember that, shortly before she took first place with that baseball image, Beata made a throwaway comment about how winning a blue ribbon here would really feel a major accomplishment for her.

Explosion
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Comment by roz:
magnificent !!!!

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by Barroness:
Congratulations! One of two of my top picks, Beautiful Macro.

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by kanaj:
DPL really is tough on people when I of all people would be your lone 10 on this unbelievably pristine piece of work. :-P

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by Refocused:

Originally posted by roz: WOWSERS .. !! .. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC .. !! .. these are one of my favourite insects to photograph btw .. along with robberflies .. unfortunately i havent see the long legged flies for a couple of years .. which has saddened me .. lucky you to find one . photograph it so beautifully .. and pretty much get a ribbon . !! . :)

Thank you SO MUCH for the comment Roz. It means a lot to me especially coming from the Master of insect photography:)!!!!!

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by Refocused:
Thanks to everyone for the great comments and the ultimate compliment of comparison to the magnificent insect photography of Roz. I have always marveled at her work and to even come close has been an aspiration.

This time of year the insects are helping themselves to my garden. My wife always knows where to find me. I am either pulling weeds or taking pictures! I have seen some very unusual bugs this year. I guess my garden has been especially inviting!

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by Lydia:
No way!!!

Larry!!!

Whoa!!!

You “refocused” in a way I didn’t see coming!!

This is phenomenal!

I thought Roz had stepped up her game!

Wow!

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by Neat:
What a great impression of Roz, she has some competition now, ;) way to go on winning the first blue in DPL.

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by MargaretNet:
WOW! Roz?

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
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Comment by MaryO:
Love the detail, especially the hairy-looking bits on his head.