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The penetration
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The penetration

by BorgesiusBeckles

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 10, 2010104 views4 comments
Hermit penetrate a passiflora glandulosa flower for some nectar.
NIKON D700,Nikon 70-300mm lens,1/60s @f.8.0,ISO 200,Flash used,Tripod,Raw,Left side cropped.Comments are welcome.

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4 comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 11, 2010 at 3:07 AM
Good action photo. Like the glint of catchlight on the eye. I have not since a flower like this before. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 12, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Hey Borgesius, very cool capture. Good sharp details. :toast:
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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 14, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Great light, great capture
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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Very cool picture. Excellent timing. I love the composition.
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments