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Brief Encounter (Nature)
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For this challenge, show us two or more insects and/or spiders, (or other small arthropods) who encounter or confront each other, perhaps just in passing, maybe eyeing off a potential mate OR hoping the other insect/spider will be their next meal. For this challenge, the insects or spiders should not be devouring each other, or mating.... just meeting, in their natural environment. Macro and close-ups welcome. SIZE: 1,600px MAXIMUM ON LONGER SIDE.
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Announced:
Saturday, 26th November, 2016 (GMT)
Submissions:
Saturday, 3rd December, 2016 –
Friday, 9th December, 2016
(GMT)
Voting:
Saturday, 10th December, 2016 –
Friday, 16th December, 2016
(GMT)
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This shot shows the end of a territorial dispute between a Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) and Small Blue (Cupido minimus) on the flower. The Small blue was there first, but the fiery Small Copper won in 30 secs!
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Submitted: | Sunday, 4th December, 2016 21:52 (GMT) |
Taken: | Saturday, 27th August, 2016 |
Focal length: | 250 mm |
Shutter speed: | 1/1250 sec |
Aperture: | F8 |
ISO: | 1000 |
Notes: | Cropping and minimal enhancements. |
Views: | 227 |
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