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Chironomidae mosquito portrait

Chironomidae mosquito portrait

Extreme macro portrait of a Chironomidae mosquito, which is often called a lake fly, chironomid or a nonbiting midge.

Extreme macro portrait of a Chironomidae mosquito, which is often called a lake fly, chironomid or a nonbiting midge.
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Wow! I don't have the equipment or the photography skills to duplicate any of the photos you have. I am truly envious of your skills.

Thanks a million! I don't have macro or microscope lens, I use telelens and 50 mm as the one to take my macro shots )

Your shots are eye catching man...(the pun is not intended.)They makes us all look at 'em twice and, in depth

Thanks a million for your comment!

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