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The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« on: February 06, 2009, 09:30:26 PM »
A stick'a  insect'a 
Praying Mantis


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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 10:08:59 PM »
You went and did it again Rob, preying mantis, if i was to be picky on the species it would have been the common european mantis religiosa



Over to you :).

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2009, 02:53:52 PM »
You went and did it again Rob, preying mantis, if i was to be picky on the species it would have been the common European mantis religiosa

I wouldn't have had a clue ???

Will post something up tonight or tomorrow, depending on time and how quick i can find something.


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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2009, 10:02:33 PM »
here's the next one then (a 1:1 macro)




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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2009, 10:35:59 PM »
Not too sure about that one but it looks a bit crystally and bread like with sugar on.

While I'm here I must say a big thankyou to Stef for looking after my piccy.

And well done Bigbreakfast - I loved the way you were really cool and said 'okay then deaths headhawkmoth..'  ;)

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2009, 10:54:32 PM »
What is that morning searial called, sugar puffs or honey puffs or something?

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2009, 10:57:28 PM »
No and no.
Its not a cereal !


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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2009, 10:59:09 PM »
Hiya TPE!
I reckon you could be right there.

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2009, 11:00:40 PM »
Ok Rob - I'll do a you...


can you eat it???  LOL
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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2009, 11:04:10 PM »
Yes ! (but i wouldnt want too !)


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p.s only because i dont like them though :lol:

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2009, 11:05:40 PM »
Yeah I dont like them either, cant remember what they are though?!?£"£$% :).

Could it be a soap opera then?

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2009, 11:22:56 PM »
Donuts?
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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2009, 11:25:12 PM »
Nope !
Its only 1/2" in size ???
Off to bed now, so no more clues untill tomorrow !


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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2009, 01:51:51 AM »
it is a pistachio nut

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Re: The 'what am I shooting' macro thread X
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2009, 09:54:13 AM »
it is a pistachio nut

Yes, it is.



Over to you then billions.


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