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  1. 06-07-2011 #1
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    Taken at Moor Copse Nature Reserve
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    Think these are another two.
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    What great detail in thos pics, Rolf! Super shots!

    I think I'd need a magnifying glass to SEE one!
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    Great shots Rolf.
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    Wow, a wonderful close-up - very clear. I usually find that by the time I've got the camera pointed they fly off and hover in front of me, taunting me!!!
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    Thanks all.
    @ Louise. LOL, yes they do that, took these on Thursday whilst waiting for my van to be MOTd, biggest problem I had was the wind, as the leaves were moving in and out of focus.
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    Oh yes, I had that the other day - driving me mad it was!!!
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    That was a Yodaism.
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