Saturday, July 21, 2007

Photo Hunters: Tiny



Wingnut, my 11 year old grandson, took this photo of two Japanese beetles "battling over food." He captured amazing details and color (please click on the photo to see it full size in a new window.)

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54 comments:

  1. RUTHJuly 21, 2007 3:19 AM

    Brilliant photo!! Well done your grandson. BTW I can see your banner today at the top of your blog...usually it doesn't show up for me :o)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 4:28 AM

    Love the clear, crisp photo! Your grandson has an eye for details. Steady hands too.

    have a great weekend! :)

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  3. GattinaJuly 21, 2007 4:57 AM

    Are you sure they "battle over food" ? My bad phantasy tells me they are making love !

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  4. AndreeJuly 21, 2007 5:06 AM

    sssshhhhh. . . . I am leaving THAT explanation to his mother or aunts!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 5:34 AM

    WOW - that is an amazing photo! A real photographer in the making. :-)

    Happy Weekend!

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  6. Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and ChloeJuly 21, 2007 7:13 AM

    Awesome shot! Your grandson did an amazing job! Wonderful photo and perfect for the theme. :)

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  7. ipanemaJuly 21, 2007 7:43 AM

    Now that's photo moment! I wish I can shoot photos like your grandson. :)

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  8. CherylJuly 21, 2007 8:04 AM

    I did click to see the full size and wow, tell your grandson he is a great photographer and should keep at it! Amazing shot and that's what photography is all about.

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  9. UnknownJuly 21, 2007 8:37 AM

    wow that's a nice shot for an 11 y/o! really good. i initially thought they were mating ;)

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  10. DaisyJuly 21, 2007 9:02 AM

    Your grandson is a great photographer in the making. I am also not so sure they are battling over food... they are really going for a fun piggyback ride. Right?

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  11. PatriciaJuly 21, 2007 9:22 AM

    Cool photo! Excellent detail. Tell your grandson that he is off to great start! Thanks for commenting on your recent visit to Pollywog Creek and have a great weekend.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 9:26 AM

    Nice macro! What camera does he use?

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  13. ShelbyJuly 21, 2007 9:32 AM

    great photo! happy day :)

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  14. soccer mom in denialJuly 21, 2007 9:33 AM

    Wow! Excellent photo by your grandson. I like his explanation.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 9:38 AM

    Wow, that's amazing!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 9:49 AM

    Great detail! It's yucky - but super for the theme!

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  17. AndreeJuly 21, 2007 9:52 AM

    fibrate: he uses my point-and-shoot Kodak Z710. When I get my Rebel (some day) he will inherit it.

    soccer mom: that is the ONLY explanation I will ever give him! I'll let the girls tell him more if they want!!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 10:26 AM

    Excellent photo! And he's eleven? Fantastic!

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  19. AprilJuly 21, 2007 10:35 AM

    What an amazing picture! They are beautiful even if they are bugs. Your grandson has talent!

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  20. Crooked EyebrowJuly 21, 2007 10:54 AM

    wonderful shot!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 11:03 AM

    What a fantastic shot! I love their shiny green backs!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 11:41 AM

    All these bug photos are starting to make me itch! lol.

    Great shot!

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  23. SarahJuly 21, 2007 12:03 PM

    Wow, that's an amazing photo, your grandson has talent.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 12:06 PM

    I think I agree with gattina! Look at their little striped bellies. Who would have thought they were so colorful. He is doing a great job with the camera. I love nature shots!
    Mama Bear

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  25. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 12:32 PM

    well...we could call it a battle of sorts;)

    Your grandson really has a photographers eye- great picture!

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  26. A.July 21, 2007 12:34 PM

    Yes, I think there will be a few more beetles some time soon. Superb shot by your grandson, I wish I could manage something/anything like that.

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  27. jams o donnellJuly 21, 2007 1:11 PM

    What a superb photo! Happy weekend

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  28. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 2:07 PM

    Great shot. Wow.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 2:18 PM

    great shot!!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 3:36 PM

    Tell your grandson good job! That is an excellent photo!

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  31. UnknownJuly 21, 2007 5:02 PM

    wow - that's one awesome pic, and the details are excellent! Congrats on such a great job. Thanks for visiting too!

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  32. alisonwonderlandJuly 21, 2007 5:53 PM

    well done, Wingnut! keep it up!

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  33. jmbJuly 21, 2007 8:36 PM

    He's going to be a great photographer, beautiful photo.

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  34. KatyaJuly 21, 2007 9:19 PM

    What a great photo! Hard to imagine an 11 y-o doing such a terrific job, but it looks like he has a good eye and steady hand! Kudos, and what a great tiny entry!

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  35. yenjai.netJuly 21, 2007 10:00 PM

    That is a really good clear photo. Superb

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  36. DorothyJuly 21, 2007 10:27 PM

    Oh, I bet Wingnut got excited when he saw what he had captured. He did a great job. I think you've got him hooked. And you've go a great camara.

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  37. DorothyJuly 21, 2007 10:28 PM

    Yes, I know how to spell camera!
    Sorry, got to fast with the enter button.

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  38. peppylady (Dora)July 21, 2007 11:01 PM

    I haven't seen a Japanese beatle for ages.
    I real like that color of green.

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  39. YTSLJuly 22, 2007 1:12 AM

    I can hardly believe that an 11 year old took that! It's an amazing photo. Thanks to him and you for sharing it. :)

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  40. -tnchick-July 22, 2007 1:40 AM

    Super photo. Looks like two June bugs mating! hehe

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  41. AnonymousJuly 22, 2007 4:15 AM

    Nice save,... "battling over food",..... lol. The picture is amazing and your grandson did a mighty fine job with the camera. Great photo, thats for sure. Thanks for sharing, and have a great week.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 22, 2007 6:34 AM

    Yikes! the enlarged photo is frightening but brilliant. I think you've got a budding photographer on your hands with photos like these.

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  43. GranJuly 22, 2007 8:39 AM

    Great photo for our tiny theme. I love the details that your grandson captured.

    Visit mine:http://thelifeandtimesofgran.blogspot.com/2007/07/photo-hunters-tiny.html

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  44. AnonymousJuly 22, 2007 9:01 AM

    Hmmm...I would say that those are tiny beatles making even tinier beatles! Tee-hee!

    Great photo!

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  45. Anita PowellJuly 22, 2007 10:25 AM

    That's an amazing photo! Your grandson is very artistic. I hope he has his own camera.

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  46. lethaJuly 22, 2007 10:56 AM

    Amazing photo

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  47. MelissaJuly 22, 2007 11:20 AM

    The detail is wonderful! You can even see the little hairs on the beetles and on the plant. Fantastic shot for "tiny"

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  48. Liz HindsJuly 22, 2007 2:44 PM

    Fabulous shot. Big congratulations to your grandson: he has a great future ahead of him I think.

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  49. LindaJuly 22, 2007 6:47 PM

    "Battling over food', eh? Well, sure - why not? Excellent photography skills your grandson has there!

    Thanks for visiting earlier!

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  50. Diane and JackJuly 22, 2007 9:30 PM

    Beautiful Coloring and kiddos to your grandson for a great capture. ;)


    btw...
    Congrats on your award. :)

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  51. BenSparkJuly 23, 2007 7:56 AM

    That is an excellent photo, very clear and sharp. Your grandson is a budding photographer for sure,

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  52. CRIZ LAIJuly 23, 2007 8:57 AM

    This is really beautiful. You must have a good camera. Great shot. Wishing you a calm, happy and lovely week! http://crizlai.blogspot.com/2007/07/photo-hunters-tiny.html

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  53. AnonymousJuly 23, 2007 11:31 PM

    Awesome shot! I think they are doing the 'wild thang' though. Don't tell Wingnut though. ; )
    Thanks for visiting my blog. Yours is really entertaining.

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  54. Heart of RachelJuly 24, 2007 5:37 AM

    Hi! Pls. pardon my late visit. That's a great picture. The colors are exceptional. Your grandson is a promising photographer. Thanks for sharing.

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