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Goliath Beetle

Goliath Beetle

These gigantic insects can be as large as an adult human's hand . . . and, yes, they can fly! This image is of a male, and it looks as though its been han...
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These gigantic insects can be as large as an adult human's hand . . . and, yes, they can fly! This image is of a male, and it looks as though its been hand painted.
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camera

NIKON D750

settings

settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 2000 Shutter 10/600 Focal Length 550/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2023

Views

134

Likes

+3

Awards

Peer Award

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

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wow what a big one and he can fly. You must this one not have on your helm when you ride a motorcycle

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LOL . . . you're right about that. I would not want to encounter one flying around me . . . can't image how loud the "buzzing" from the wings must be!

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Wow ! Amazing insect would scare me to see one of these flying, your so right the markings on this one look like they have hand painted:-)

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Totally agree with you, Lizzie!

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