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Thunder Thighs !!

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Posted by John Robinson on June 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Thunder Thighs !!

As Fran lovingly described this little fella, feeding on hawkweed.The male of this species (Oedemera nobilis) has these large shiny globules on the back legs.The whole beetle is about 15 mm in length.
Thanks to Fran & Phil for bringing these to my attention.
If you look at the biggies you can see a perfect reflectio of me standing over with the 150mm.
Crop from landscape
Fill flash
500ISO
150mm Sigma 200sec @f16
Processed Paint Shop Pro.
Cheers
JR
Thanks for yor previous comments.

Posted by Tom Smit on June 26, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Smashing picture John and a correct title also.
I never noticed these muscled thighs.
Good colors and BG.

Posted by Matt Cole on June 26, 2012 at 2:51 PM

I knew what this was going to be before I opened it

That's nice John, I always think these are quite photogenic.

Matt

Posted by David Sewell on June 27, 2012 at 4:23 AM

I don't think I have ever seen one of these, you wouldn't forget thighs like that! I agree with Tom - great colours and background.

David

Posted by Neil Burton on June 27, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Nevr seen one but that is a handsome body builder!

Posted by Andy Shepherd on June 27, 2012 at 10:05 AM

I'd love to find one of these, what a smart looking beetle. Cracking shot JR.

Andy...

Posted by Barry Southon on June 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

John

I've never had sight of one these makes a splendid subject.

Posted by Paul Rosser on June 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Really nice image John, smashing title too!
Paul

Posted by Nick Mckeown on June 27, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Love anything emerald green and never seen one of these. TFS.

Nick.