The Mating Game

Challenge #35 in the Life in the Natural World series. Hosted by RuthC.

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In the world of small creatures, show us two insects [perhaps more], spiders, (or other small arthropod creatures) as mating couples. They should be outside, on flowers, leaves, or trees, NOT under studio lights. Macro shots welcome. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.

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Announced:

Saturday, 16th February, 2013 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 23rd February, 2013 – Friday, 1st March, 2013 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 2nd March, 2013 – Friday, 8th March, 2013 (GMT)

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SIZE: Longer side of entry, MAXIMUM 1,600px.
Digital photos only, with full EXIF data.
Colour only.
NO glaringly obvious HDR. If it hurts my eyes, it's out!
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NO photos from previous DPR challenges can be entered in this challenge.
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Two concenting adults

by Gary Eaves

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Just happened to happen upon these two. I took a couple of shots and then gave them some privacy.

Camera:	Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
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Submitted:	Sunday, 24th February, 2013 17:57 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 13th February, 2011
Focal length:	100 mm
Shutter speed:	1/100 sec
Aperture:	F10
ISO:	200
Notes:	Sony A850 with Sony 100mm Macro lens. I can't recall whether I used any fill flash or not. Handheld at 1/100th at f10
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Galleries:	View this photo in Gary Eaves's gallery

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