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Too wet for the Weta

Too wet for the Weta

A native New Zealand Weta appeared at my front door during a rain storm. After testing the macro function on my new compact I put him in a dry place outside aga...
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A native New Zealand Weta appeared at my front door during a rain storm. After testing the macro function on my new compact I put him in a dry place outside again
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camera

DC-TZ220

settings

Aperture f/3.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 88/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2018

Views

455

Likes

+25

Awards

People's Choice in Creepy Crawlies Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Superb Composition

Genius

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Platinum

Very cool. I do like these ugly little guys.

They're amazing creatures - very 'kiwi's.

Platinum

Did he knock? I fould one wedge into my doormat and unable to free himself. Needless to say he didn't knock.
Great Shot
Mike

No, he was buggered, but I hoped to give him another chance. They're amazing creatures.

Congratulations on your win

Thank you Sandy :-)

Congratulations on people's choice in challenge. Cute little beggar.

Thanks Robyn. I'm glad you can see the cuteness, in an alien kind of way at least :-)

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