Nature in our Man-Made World

Challenge #24 in the Life in the Natural World series. Hosted by RuthC.

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In this challenge, show us an example where nature, such as plants, insects, spiders or other small creatures, has used a man-made object to its advantage. Macro or close-ups only, and outside in the natural world if possible. Large trees such as those growing at Ta Prohn in Cambodia will be DQ'd. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.

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Announced:

Saturday, 1st December, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 8th December, 2012 – Friday, 14th December, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 15th December, 2012 – Friday, 21st December, 2012 (GMT)

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SIZE: Longer side of entry, MAXIMUM 1600px.
Digital photos only, with full EXIF data.
Colour only.
No HDR.
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TITLE: Give your entry a title, not just an photo number.
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No restrictions.

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No photos from previous DPR challenges can be entered in this challenge.
Encouraging comments about entries are welcome.
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Entrants or voters caught cheating will be unwelcome in my future challenges.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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On Its Favorite Watch Tower

by pen araneae

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Camera:	Olympus E-30
Lens:	Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Submitted:	Thursday, 13th December, 2012 10:36 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 13th April, 2009
Focal length:	150 mm
Shutter speed:	1/320 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	200
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Congratulations, pen araneae, on your delightful photo of this little fellow! A well-deserved top spot in this challenge. Ruth:-)

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