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Gold Dusted
Hoverfly - Hoverflies are also called flower flies or syrphid flies. The adults of many species feed on nectar and pollen (like this fellow). Hoverflies are common thruout the world and are found on every continent except Antartica.

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Outstanding details and colors, Valarie. Isn't it great when you are totally ignored and they stay put.


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July 16, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Now this is a closeup!!!
Wow, the detail in this capture is outstanding Valarie!!!
We will see this one again!!


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July 16, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  This Bee may get you the Gold!! Outstanding macro work Valarie! Jeff


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July 16, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  WOW Valarie...the detail on this is over the top. Outstanding.


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July 16, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  You couldn't get any closer, Val? :) ASTOUNDING details and color!!


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July 16, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,WOW!!Your Bees sure are big out there.LOL!Beautiful macro my friend.Great detail and color!!!


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July 16, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  OMG..Talk about up close and personal....lol Way to kewl


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July 16, 2010

 

Carla Metzler
  Great macro!


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July 16, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wow -- amazing detail, Valarie! Outstanding!


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July 16, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding detail...what a great find and what an excellent photo. Very well done, Val.


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July 16, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ENUF SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


OK...HOLY CRAP AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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July 16, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Outstanding and so unbelievably awesome, Val! Super, super gorgeous capture!!! Best luck with it!


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July 16, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Wow Valarie. Incredible closeup!


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July 16, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Totally Awesome macro image, Valarie!! I agree, we will see this one again!!!


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July 16, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Wow! Amazing macro, colors, and details, Valerie.


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July 16, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Holy Shimoly, Val! This is a stunning macro! So close up, such detail, gorgeous color! Has winner written all over it! Well done!


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July 16, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Val, Val, Val! What can I say! There are no words to cover the incredibility of this macro so I'm not even going to try! :-) k


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July 16, 2010

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Macros don't get any better than this Valerie! Looks like she is making a pig of herself but for her life is short, so make it sweet!


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July 16, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Wowee, that's an awesome macro, Valarie!


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July 17, 2010

 

David Guzman
  outstanding! Reminded me of my 3 year old after eating spaghetti with meat sauce.


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July 17, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Whoa! Now, that is close. The detail is amazing. Totally awesome Valarie.


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July 17, 2010

 
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  Wow, Val, now that's really getting up close and personal with a honeybee! Love those magnificently bright colors of the flower and the pollen all over that bee. Fantastic close-up with great detail!


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July 17, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  I wonder if bee's sneeze? I am just looking at this awesome shot! :)


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July 17, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  This image is so incredible. You did such and excellent Job Valarie capturing this bee! A great Macro! I see a winner.


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July 17, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  You have heard of "face & eyes" into something? Well, this is the epitome of it! Exceptional macro in every way, Valarie! Winner in my books & good luck indeed, my friend!


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July 17, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  WooHoo! Great eye-to eye contact- love all the golden "dander". My kind of macro, indeed!


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July 17, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Awesome capture, Valarie. This what is called "up close and personal".


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July 18, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Super macro and capture Valarie!

jo ann c.


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July 18, 2010

 

Lana Arcemont
  Incredible detail and color!


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July 18, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Splendid macro in colour and detail, Valarie!!


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July 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Love love love the saturation and detail! This little bee looks perfectly satiated! Great image, Val!


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July 19, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks much everyone for your comments...much appreciated! Have a great week! ~Val


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July 19, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Incredible macro. The detail is amazing. I'm surprised she could even fly.


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July 19, 2010

 

Sally Muir
  Amazing!!!!!!!


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July 19, 2010

 
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  Thank you kindly, Dianna and Sally!


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July 19, 2010

 

Nancy J. Locke
  I see another winner!!! Can't get any cuter than this.

Hugs, Nancy J Locke


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July 20, 2010

 
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  Thank you, Nancyj!


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July 21, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME macro Valerie, A WINNER FOR SURE!!!

Nice to meet you!!!


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July 21, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Outstanding macro,wow,Valerie!


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July 21, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Yikes!!!! Outstanding work Valarie!


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July 23, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific macro, Val.


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July 26, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Incredible close-up shot, Valerie!

UB.


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July 27, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Extraordinary macro details, Valarie. We can actually count the particles of pollen. You're right, I've seen 'em fall to the ground and thrash around a bit before being able to fly off.


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July 28, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Valarie on this fantastic macro!


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August 13, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  CONGRATS ON THIS OVER THE TOP GORGEOUS IMAGE VAL!!!!!!!!!!!


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August 13, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  And again...congrats!


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August 13, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  WTG Valarie! Congratulations again!


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August 13, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A Big Congratultions,Valarie.Made off like a bandit on this month!!!!


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August 13, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on another amazing Finalist, Val!


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August 13, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :)


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August 13, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Val!


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August 13, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Amazing....Congrats Valarie!


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August 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on this amazing finalist, Val!!!


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August 13, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on all your terrific finalists, Valerie.


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August 13, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Another congratulations! Stupendous Valarie!


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August 13, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Huge Congratulations on all of your wonderful Finalists, Val! Good luck in the next round!


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August 13, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  What an awesome macro Finalist, Val!! Congratulations!


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August 14, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Love these face-offs! Congrats on this wonderful macro Finalist!


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August 14, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Another awesome finalist, Valarie, congratulations!


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August 14, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Great Macro
Congratulations

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August 14, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Excellent work and so deserving as a Finalist... way to go, Valarie!!


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August 14, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOWZA, Valarie! Amazing details, colors and comp. A GOLD winner in my book! Congratulations again! Deb


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August 14, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this awesome Finalist Valarie, you are on a roll girl!

jo ann c.


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August 14, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  No surprise here, Val. Congratulations AGAIN!!


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August 14, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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August 14, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Amazing Valarie, congratulations again.


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August 14, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Outstanding macro, Valarie! Congratulations!


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August 15, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS, Valarie!


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August 15, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  My gosh I don't think he saved any for the next guy. Can he fly? Great macro.


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August 18, 2010

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on your wonderful win, Val!


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August 31, 2020

 
janetcriswellphotos.com - Janet Criswell

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  Congratulations on the well-deserved gold, Val!


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August 31, 2020

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Outstanding winner. Congratulations, Val!


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August 31, 2020

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on an amazing finalist, Val.


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August 31, 2020

 
- Ed Lauderdale

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  Congratulations on most wonderful Gold, Val!!!


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August 31, 2020

 
- Natasha Pliss

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  Fantastic capture, Val! Congratulations on your spectacular Gold Winner!!!


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August 31, 2020

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much everyone! Appreciate your stop-by and comments!


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August 31, 2020

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Great one, Val. Congratulations!


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September 01, 2020

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Congratulations :)


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September 04, 2020

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Val on this Very Well Deserved Win - You and the fly brought home the Gold!!


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September 04, 2020

 
- Ed Lauderdale

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  Congratulations on a grand Gold, Val!! Wow! Thanks for all the support over the years!


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September 05, 2020

 
- Christine Greenspan

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  What an amazing close up! Big congrats!


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September 05, 2020

 
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  Huge Congratulations, Val!


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September 06, 2020

 
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