Nebo hierichonticus

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• boreocypriensis (12684)
• [2008-05-27 15:00]
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Hi Ori, Superb action shot of this interesting and influential scorpion with excellent details. It is not surprise for me because every biologist (even all) should be know its environment. Well done my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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• azleader (901)
• [2008-05-27 15:06]

Wow! That is quite the scorpion and it is HUGE!

Really good documentary view. Your instincts for that type of photography is incredible.

Btw... thanks for sending me your published text book cover graphics. You can consider me a fan of your works. Perhaps that might evolve into an actual purchase some time. LOL!!! :)

In Arizona USA our scorpions are puny little yellowish colored things able to squeeze under closed doors. I fear them. Yours would totally freak me out!

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• rousettus (8267)
• [2008-05-27 15:50]

Hello Ori,
This is beautiful scorpion species, but it dosent occur in Turkiye. I saw it firstly in Jordan, near Petra and your border. your post very nice. Thanks for sharing, best wishes from Cyprus
Ahmet

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• Luis52 (10142)
• [2008-05-27 15:52]

Hola Ori.
Bella la imagen de este Escorpion Negro. Alta calidad y nitidez en la presentacion. Tu historia es muy interesante de leer. Ten cuidado.
Saludos Ori.
Luis52.

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• marhowie (34531)
• [2008-05-27 21:03]

Hi Ori,
I enjoyed the story on this, I can imagine your surprise when you saw this large scorpion between your legs :)
Great job, especially with only two minutes to spare..
I would've made them wait longer ;-}
Howard

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• loot (9131)
• [2008-05-27 22:58]

Hi Ori

Strange flower this one. Never seen it before (chuckle).

I would thought the guide needed to take a breather (not a picture) after such a close shave of a surprise discovery? So that was a good reminder for one and all that one should always be alert and on the lookout when you're out in nature. The residents may pop up at any unsuspecting moment and it could have disastrous consequences. Well done for being alert and taking advantage of the moment to share this capture.

Best regards
Loot

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-05-28 0:44]

Hi Ori,
I am surprised but you have presented a wonderful image here. The Scorpion looks at its best with those scary fangs out and tail curled up in an intimidating posture. Actually in your quest for exclusive plant shots you must be encountering these creatures quite regularly I feel. Very neat and sharp image with perfect light management. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• John_F_Kennedy (2689)
• [2008-05-28 0:49]

Focus, sharpness and details are very good. Well captured, thank you.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• matatur (2652)
• [2008-05-28 1:08]

Hi Ori,
A surprise indeed, but a good one. You've captured this big fellow quite well, you must be excited to see it suddenly between your legs!
Mehmet

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• bahadir (350)
• [2008-05-28 3:11]

Hi Ori wonderful scorpion with amazing posture. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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• JPlumb (2837)
• [2008-05-28 3:20]

Hello Ori, and so you are a part time zoologist too. This is a great shot of this scorpion with very good control of the light, on this dark body. You caught him in an excellent pose with that tail up. I have never seen a scorpion so I can imagine your excitement at finding this one.

Thanks, John

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• sandpiper2 (11417)
• [2008-05-28 5:19]

Hi Ori

That's a BIG scorpion, the only ones I've seen here in Australia were about 5 cm. I'm sure you group didn't mind you taking time out.

TFS, its a cool shot of this impressive beast.

Chris

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• montivipera (287)
• [2008-05-28 5:48]

Hi,
Very nice capture, TFS.
Nasit

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• herve1993 (2562)
• [2008-05-28 7:51]

Bonjour Ori,
Une petite infidelité à la botanique... vers l'arachnologie. Les specimens du sud de la France sont beaucoup plus petits. Celui-ci est assez effrayant mais ces espèces restent très intéressantes à observer.
Amicalement
hervé

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• jpdenk (1070)
• [2008-05-28 12:55]

Hi Ori,

A really nice image of this beast! I'm glad that you decided to stop and photograph it. I'm also glad that I don't have those around here, scorpions are one of the few things that give me the creeps, although I'd be sure to photograph one if I found it too. :-)

Thanks,
John

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• hester (10944)
• [2008-05-28 13:56]

Hi Ori

Well done for capturing this with the added pressure of a group waiting for you! I'm not sure I would want to get this close but it is a wonderfully close and detailed shot. Excellent POV as well.

TFS

Karan

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• albert (703)
• [2008-05-29 4:23]

Hi Ori
Interesting experience and good picture
TFS
Albert

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• Adanac (13816)
• [2008-05-29 20:41]

Hello Ori,
Different image for you my friend but still you did superbly. Thank you Ori.
Rick