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  1. 25-08-2010 #1
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    Default Lily Beetle - Lilioceris lilii

    A stunning creature, it's not been in my garden for a while as I got rid of my lilies due to the danger for cats from the pollen. I know that they are a real pest, but I couldn't help smiling whenever I found one - they are such stunning creatures!

    I had to pick it up as it was a very breezy day and it was swinging about in the wind too much
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    Lovely shot and a stunning little insect.
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    I'm sure it enjoyed being 'rescued', Louise!

    Wonderful shots - great definition and detail of a tiny, but none-the-less brilliantly engineered insect!
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    What good shots. How did you hold the camera in one hand with any shake?
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    I'm sure that first shot would do well in any competition!

    Have you thought of adding it to 'Summerwatch' on Flickr?

    I would if it were mine!
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    Joe - I have no idea - I don't normally do very well with the one-handed shot, but I'me ever the optimist and keep trying. What really amazes me is that I succeeded with wind as well ( I mean - the wind was blowing!! )

    Catherine - I didn't know about it, although to be honest I rarely consider anything like that - there just seem to be too many people taking much better shots.... But I may well take a look
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