POTW 7/12/2015

[stemked]

<p>Hi Folks.<br>

Out this weekend in NE Tennessee. Beautiful<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18052937-lg.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="594" /><br>

Eastern Box Turtle.<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18052939-lg.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="592" /><br>

Pygmy salamander<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18052940-lg.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="598" />Mating Black Swallowtails</p>

 

[ukhov]

<p>end up with a same concept for this week contribution <br>

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[ukhov]

<p>2</p><div></div>

[ukhov]

<p>3</p><div></div>

[ukhov]

<p>last</p><div></div>

[dorus]

<p>it's all about nature, these days. And what a joy !<br>

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<img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dorus/sized_IMGP7179_zpsgonmeaab.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="678" /><br>

<strong>found their hiding place</strong><br>

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<img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dorus/sized_IMGP7131_sc_zpspxxfob1m.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="678" /><br>

<strong>It can be a wonderful world</strong><br>

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<img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dorus/sized_IMGP7064001_zpsgxy3jd7f.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="657" /><br>

<strong>this ladybird just emerged from its chrysalis</strong><br>

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[duane_mills]

<p>Nice kick-off Doug. Love the turtle shot. Yuri, where were those taken? Dorus, that ladybug shot is an amazing moment to capture. Here are 3 shots from earlier this week:</p><div></div>

[duane_mills]

<p>Here's a second...</p><div></div>

[duane_mills]

<p>And a third...</p><div></div>

[MattB.Net]

<p>The carnival came to town while the big rodeo was going on. All very close to my house. So after our son got a chance to go to the carnival we went camping for some peace and quiet less than 10 Miles from home. It was really nice!<br>

K-3 & DA* 16-50<br>

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K-3 & DA* 60-250 (in the rain)<br>

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K-3 & DA* 16-50<br>

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[MattB.Net]

<p>Love the snails dorus! <br>

Duane, that last shot is my favorite. Pure joy!</p>