Odd looking critters...

SunGloSunGlo Registered Users Posts: 382 Major grins
edited September 24, 2008 in Wildlife
Here's some shots of two odd looking "critters" I stumbled upon.

The first is an antlion. It took a lot of research to finally identify this insect. I apologize for the quality of the images, I had a horrible time trying to focus, both with AF and manual. The antlion's transparency along with its odd patterning and the screen in the background were a real challenge.

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The second is an alligator snapping turtle. Again, I apologize for the quality. I was standing in the middle of a busy highway trying to block traffic and take pictures while it crossed the road. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission lists the alligator snapping turtle as a species of special concern.

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Have fun,

Phil
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SunGlo Photography
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 24, 2008
    I like taht first turtle capture. thumb.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • SunGloSunGlo Registered Users Posts: 382 Major grins
    edited September 24, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    I like taht first turtle capture. thumb.gif

    Thanks Harry. Not real great images, but it gives members a chance to see something a little different.
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