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Poll
Question: VOTING CLOSED!
Option 1: "HUMMINGBIRD MOTH" by Fotobirder votes: 1
Option 2: "PAINTED LADY" by RogueSnapper votes: 4
Option 3: "BROKEN" by RogueSnapper votes: 3
Option 4: "ITSY BITSY SPIDER" by bhall07 votes: 3
Option 5: "WORM HOLE" by bhall07 votes: 3
Option 6: "INJURED BEAUTY" by bhall07 votes: 0
Option 7: "GARDEN GUEST" by LaughingPepper votes: 3
Option 8: "WASP" by crpoppy7 votes: 2
Option 9: "STRANGE FLORIDA CATERPILLA" by crpoppy7 votes: 2
Option 10: "FLORIDA LUBBER GRASSHOPER" by crpoppy7 votes: 6
Option 11: "BUSY" by LaughingPepper votes: 0
Option 12: "LUNCH FOR TWO" by LaughingPepper votes: 5
Option 13: "APHIDS AND THE LADY" by bhall07 votes: 0
Option 14: "WORKING HARD" by crpoppy7 votes: 1
Option 15: "RED BUG" by Don votes: 0
Option 16: "PRETTY IN PINK" by Jim D votes: 10
Option 17: "BRIGHT GREEN FLY" by Avoura votes: 3
Option 18: "BEE ON PINK FLOWER" by Avoura   votes: 0
Option 19: "FLY ON A LEAF" by Avoura votes: 0
Option 20: "SPIDER ON LEAF NEXT TO BERRIES AND WHITE LADYBIRD" by Avoura votes: 1
Option 21: "DRAGONFLY BALLET" by Fotobirder votes: 9
Option 22: "BLUE AND BLACK BEETLE" by InspiredGal votes: 2
Option 23: "SNAIL" by InspiredGal votes: 3
Option 24: "GAUDY COLOURED FLY" by InspiredGal votes: 2
Option 25: "POLLEN LADEN BEE" by InspiredGal votes: 1
Option 26: "MASTER TRAPPER" by LaughingPepper votes: 0
Option 27: "OUT TO LUNCH" by deadeyedoc votes: 3
Option 28: "JAPANESE BEETLE" by deadeyedoc votes: 2
Option 29: "WASP" by deadeyedoc votes: 2
Option 30: "NO IDEA WHAT THIS BUG IS" by deadeyedoc votes: 2
Option 31: "RED ADMIRAL" by Fofobirder votes: 4
Option 32: "FREEDOM TO FLY" by Keeper votes: 2
Option 33: "MARBLED ORB WEAVER" by Fotobider votes: 4
Option 34: "GREEN BUG" by TaxiMom votes: 1
Title: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jeanne Lee on July 28, 2011, 05:22:40 PM



WE'RE VOTING!!!

What great entries and we hope that all of our members will vote in this "Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms" challenge!  Even if you didn't enter this challenge, you can still vote!  Fantastic to see all of these "Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms" entries.  Well done everyone, fantastic entries from you all and the amount of entries submitted is brilliant.

Let the voting commence




Please choose 5 (FIVE) of your favourites before clicking submit.  You may only select up to 5 options.  (Voting closes: July 22, 2011 Eastern Time)
















How to Use This Board (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=5279.0)  




Here's our
59th Challenge for you all.




"Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms"



  • This topic was chosen by bhall07, who won our  last Challenge.


    What a wonderful variety of subjects this offers!  Thank you bhall07 for suggesting this new topic!

    Please read carefully the "Details" about what is expected, and the rules for posting your photos.

    Details as described by bhall07:
    "Closeups (macros) of any living small creature. No inanimate objects." "


    Let's encourage folks by letting them know we're enjoying their entries.  



  • Use the attachment feature to show your photos (see directions above in the link to "How to Use This Board") in your post or link to them from your gallery or an offsite location that allows linking using the image codes.  If you have trouble, please contact a moderator (name in blue) or an administrator (name in red) and we'll help you post your photo.    It's best if your photos are at least 500 to 600 pixels wide so that they are easily seen.  Please keep your photos under 175 KB in size.

  • If you have your photo in your gallery, please don't use the attachment feature as that puts the photo on our server twice but rather link to it.  Instructions for doing this are in the "How to" section.  CLICK HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=9255.msg141517#msg141517)  If you need any help, please contact a moderator (name in blue) or an administrator (name in red) and we'll help you post your photo.

  • Please upload up to 4 entries per member for this challenge.  

  • The challenge is open now and will be closed to uploads on August 11, 2011  and then we'll vote on them.  

  • Please tell us the camera you used to take your photo and when you took it.  Please only enter photos taken by you.  

  • Please put a short title above your photo.  We need the title for the poll listing.  If you want to tell us a bit about your photos, please put it below your picture.  

  • Please post only one entry per post/message.  

  • Of course, we're going to see who is posting the photos so this is not an anonymous challenge.  So start posting.  Click on the "Reply" button below and start this challenge!

    Let's ALSO NOT put any photos in this challenge labeled "NOT AN ENTRY" or anything that is not to be voted on.

    Remember, this is a fun project!
     
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on July 29, 2011, 01:20:10 PM
HUMMINGBIRD MOTH

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Nikon D80

I'll get things started off.

Steve

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: RogueSnapper on July 30, 2011, 07:05:27 PM
PAINTED LADY

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Taken with a Canon S5IS. Yep, I know it's time for a new and better model but she's my fwend! Click to see it bigger.
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: RogueSnapper on July 30, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
BROKEN

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Click to see bigger. Taken with Canon S5IS. Can't figure out how to put the info at the bottom, sorry! This picture gets me emotionally. It echoes the struggles of life. The butterfly with a broken wing is clinging to a flower with broken petals.

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: bhall07 on July 30, 2011, 09:29:51 PM

ITSY BITSY SPIDER

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Nikon D100, Sigma 50MM Macro lens
Very small spider hat surprised me when I looked through the lens.
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: bhall07 on July 30, 2011, 09:35:39 PM

WORM HOLE

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Nikon D100, Sigma 50MM Macro Lens, PS CS5
Monarch butterfly caterpillar.
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: bhall07 on July 30, 2011, 09:46:18 PM

INJURED BEAUTY

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Nikon D300, Sigma 50MM Macro lens
Chocolate Malachite butterfly
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: LaughingPeppers on July 30, 2011, 10:35:07 PM

GARDEN GUEST

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Shot with point-and-shoot Canon SX10
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: crpoppy7 on July 30, 2011, 11:51:49 PM

WASP

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: crpoppy7 on July 30, 2011, 11:54:32 PM

STRANGE FLORIDA CATERPILLA

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: crpoppy7 on July 31, 2011, 12:06:06 AM

FLORIDA LUBBER GRASSHOPER

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: LaughingPeppers on July 31, 2011, 12:27:15 AM

BUSY

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Shot with Nikon 300S and Sigma Macro lens

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: LaughingPeppers on July 31, 2011, 12:54:30 AM

LUNCH FOR TWO

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Shot with Nikon 300S and Sigma 300mm lens
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: bhall07 on July 31, 2011, 07:50:19 AM

APHIDS AND THE LADY

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Nikon D100, Sigma 50MM Macro lens
Lady bug landed on a plant alive with aphids.
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: crpoppy7 on July 31, 2011, 01:06:51 PM

WORKING HARD

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Don on August 03, 2011, 09:35:38 AM

RED BUG

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on a tomato plant!


Hand Held
Sony F707
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jim D on August 03, 2011, 06:37:51 PM
PRETTY IN PINK

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi80.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj165%2Fthisnamztaken%2F2011%2520non-textured%2FPrettyinPink2454.jpg&hash=18e43a854f263a78b106716c119ee16c0b0f862e)
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Avoura on August 05, 2011, 07:41:42 AM


BRIGHT GREEN FLY

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6139%2F6011499270_789b50cf6e_z.jpg&hash=1a450961fadf0768f10bd80e13af104ed5277ef4) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499270/)

This photo was taken on 10 August 2006 using a Canon Digital IXUS 60.

See full size image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499270/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499270/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/)


I have not posted anything for a while, but I could not miss up this opportunity to post some bug pics.

Here are my entries:
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Avoura on August 05, 2011, 07:43:30 AM

BEE ON PINK FLOWER

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6024%2F6011499714_c6abc814ac_z.jpg&hash=661d03204a983562ba7564f854cb0cb5749f3ebe) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499714/)

This photo was taken on 2 October 2007 using a Canon Digital IXUS 60.

Full size image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499714/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6011499714/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/)
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Avoura on August 05, 2011, 07:47:53 AM

FLY ON A LEAF

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6132%2F6010950461_964e667f92_z.jpg&hash=ef7c4a5af2a9da3ccca3ea10c27db977ee9243a7) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010950461/)

This photo was taken on 25 July 2011 using an HTC Desire Z (smartphone).

Full size image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010950461/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010950461/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/)

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Avoura on August 05, 2011, 07:55:04 AM

SPIDER ON LEAF NEXT TO BERRIES AND WHITE LADYBIRD

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6150%2F6010951283_0ef00709b5_z.jpg&hash=2a9490bc98afd3144fe5069ff58e6d4515e02ebc) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010951283/)

This photo was taken on 25 July 2011 using an HTC Desire Z (smartphone).

Full size image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010951283/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdavid/6010951283/sizes/o/in/set-72157627237112563/)

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on August 05, 2011, 07:37:43 PM

DRAGONFLY BALLET

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Nikon D80
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: InspiredGal on August 06, 2011, 09:37:34 PM

BLUE AND BLACK BEETLE

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: InspiredGal on August 06, 2011, 09:39:14 PM

SNAIL

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: InspiredGal on August 06, 2011, 09:40:27 PM

GAUDY COLOURED FLY

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: InspiredGal on August 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM

POLLEN LADEN BEE

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: LaughingPeppers on August 08, 2011, 07:33:00 AM

MASTER TRAPPER

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Canon SX10 in macro setting
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: deadeyedoc on August 08, 2011, 06:51:44 PM
OUT TO LUNCH

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: deadeyedoc on August 08, 2011, 06:55:25 PM
JAPANESE BEETLE

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Nikon D7000
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: deadeyedoc on August 08, 2011, 10:29:04 PM
WASP

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: deadeyedoc on August 08, 2011, 10:30:26 PM
NO IDEA WHAT THIS BUG IS  :)

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Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on August 09, 2011, 04:22:32 PM

RED ADMIRAL

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Nikon D80
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Keeper on August 11, 2011, 09:29:40 AM

FREEDOM TO FLY

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi235.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee57%2Fladyann45%2Funtitled-2284.jpg&hash=b677dd959bf33bf899824e1abba8fe56a9c2b892)

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on August 11, 2011, 09:56:41 PM

MARBLED ORB WEAVER

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Nikon D80
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: TaxiMom on August 11, 2011, 10:16:14 PM
GREEN BUG

(https://www.christianphotographers.com/community/gallery2/d/6947-2/_DSC0105.JPG) (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/v/TaxiMom/_DSC0105.JPG.html)

This is a green bug that landed on our youth pastors wife's arm at my daughters Graduation Picnic June 2011.  
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jeanne Lee on August 13, 2011, 08:56:07 AM
OK, no more entries.  Voting is now open, until August 20.  Choose your five favorites and then don't forget to click on "Submit" so your vote counts. 
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jim D on August 15, 2011, 05:37:18 PM
I narrowed it down to eight and then found it very difficult to get it down to only five, but forced myself to do it. There were so many excellent renditions of the theme this time.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jane Walker on August 15, 2011, 05:53:36 PM
Quote from: Jim D on August 15, 2011, 05:37:18 PM
I narrowed it down to eight and then found it very difficult to get it down to only five, but forced myself to do it. There were so many excellent renditions of the theme this time.  :thumbsup:

My sentiments exactly, Jim ...  ::)
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on August 16, 2011, 05:25:05 PM
I'm having trouble with the amount of voters. We use to have at least 20 or more.It just don't seem like a challenge with a small amount of voters.

Steve

Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jeanne Lee on August 16, 2011, 06:09:36 PM
Steve, there's still time for more folks to vote - voting won't close until 8/20.   :)
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Fotobirder on August 19, 2011, 12:48:57 PM
I thought it had been extended to the 22nd. But I was looking in one place where you have it ending on July 22nd. It wold be nice if we could extend it a few days. That's just my suggestion.

Steve
Title: Re: Mini Challenge #59~Butterflies, Spiders, Bugs and Worms
Post by: Jeanne Lee on August 23, 2011, 10:52:59 AM
We have our winners!

To see them all CLICK HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=11934.msg165860#msg165860)