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Bob the biter

Bob the biter

When you buy a macro lens it should come with a face shield. This little guy bit me under my eye, it was clear he was not only camera shy but also had anger m...
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When you buy a macro lens it should come with a face shield. This little guy bit me under my eye, it was clear he was not only camera shy but also had anger management problems.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/18 ISO 360 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 1050/10

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Aug, 2015

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Ouch! I don't think people realize how challenging nature photography can be. Nice shot by the way

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New lens I was wanting to give a try.

lovely as long they are on screen ;-)

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Mean little biter......did you send him back for more counseling???

AWESOME shot!!! Good thing you're not allergic! :)

Good shot, hideous subject!!!

LOL @ anger management problems. :P
Nice crisp shot, hope your eye is okay.

Lol at your description, however, I got stung last week by a hornet and it was not funny. It is a beautiful image Mark.

Love it :)

Awea some shot !

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little too close, as you know now - anger management indeed - tiny little guy with a big buy and a heavy instrument in his hands? I'd bite, too! and then fly away if I could.....

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Bet that was painful - I wouldn;t have gone near it -

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