Great note to go with this well taken picture! If they didn't exist, one would have to invent them (I didn't know the name and thought at first you made that up, lol). He/she looks a little grouchy....
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Otto

I never know all this useful unformation about a plant that grows abundantly in my own yard (even if neglected and stepped on). Great close-up view!
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Otto

Excellent macro of this nicely "groomed" fly - super detail and held still enough for a perfect pose.
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otto

very dramatic formation, but what I see is not a wave, but the scull of some giant monstrous beast......
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otto

At least you have flowers in winter - there is nothing that grows where I live, even some of the evergreens need to be covered up.
Love the pov - look like they are illuminated from inside ..........

I find some great painterly qualities in this shot. The low pov is quite dramatic, as are the clouds. Have you thought about dropping the horizon a little?
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Otto

Hello Peter!
Wow - three super shots in one!
As for prostrating: I probably would just to catch my breath: this looks like quite a climb!
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Otto

A very pleasing composition, and from the note I see it took a bit of experimenting to get the lighting right.
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Displaying a stern look, he is watching you closely! Good thing you're not a mouse!
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Otto

My wife loves ladybugs, likes taking macros - if she sees this drama, she'd be sad. Kudos for a great capture and astonishing details!
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Otto