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Photography • Macro • posted on Dec 15, 2006

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PLEASE FULL VIEW (1200x1460) Well, last week after I raked my lawn of weeds lol. I did my usual of grabbing the camera and looking under a couple rocks I have around the place, in hopes of finding something interesting to shoot. When I lifted one, there was a proud mother Earwig and her cluster of eggs (top). Of course I snapped a few. Not knowing how long until they would hatch. Today I went back to see how things were progressing. Lifted the rock and BAM! Dozens of babies crawling all over mom. Anyway, thought I would share. I have taken several pics of Earwigs, but they are so common I never felt any were worth posting. But this set is a bit more rare (for me anyway). Thanks for viewing and any comments. Also thank you for all your comments on my Bee image. -Bruce

Comments (17)

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stuart83

5:23PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

Wow fantastic capture, wonderful detail & colour Stuart

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Dann-O

5:41PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

Great pic very interestign to see hwo translucent the babies are.

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Burpee

6:24PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

This is simply amazing!!!!! What a find...I can't believe this capture...bravo!

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ysvry

6:45PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

great pictures

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Biffowitz

7:09PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

I think you're right about that one Bruce, it is a little rare. Myself I've never seen em that tiny, the transparent thing kinda creeps me out too LOL. Great reportage, and a reminder for me not to turn over any rocks!!!

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sittingblue

7:53PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

I am witnessing one of those miracles that blows my mind away. There's so much truth and love revealed under a rock.

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morningglory

9:05PM | Fri, 15 December 2006

Amazing find, and the detail in the full size is amazing! Never knew an earwig had so many colors. One of the best macros I have seen.

antong

12:54AM | Sat, 16 December 2006

Excellent photo! I have never seen an Earwig before, the babies are a bonus. Thanks for sharing!

Valerie-Ducom

3:14AM | Sat, 16 December 2006

OMG!!! Excellent reportage of the nature!!! I like!!! Excellent idea my friend and very nice composition and color!!! Good day and hugs ;)

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moochagoo

9:45AM | Sat, 16 December 2006

Very good capture. How amazing !

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silverspirit

3:38PM | Sat, 16 December 2006

wonderful photo...

wishes3d

5:28AM | Sun, 17 December 2006

Fantastic! Excellent!!

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Megandoc

11:03AM | Mon, 18 December 2006

Thanks for sharing your love of "creepy crawlies"! I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds them fascinating :)

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ThrommArcadia

10:53AM | Tue, 19 December 2006

That is amazing. Great photos. Incredible documenting of something that is rarely seen by many of us. Thanks!

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Ang25

12:59PM | Tue, 26 December 2006

This is so cool. How awesome to catch such a small creature so beautifully and with her eggs one day and later with her babies. Incredible!

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tofi

7:45PM | Sun, 21 January 2007

Holy Critters! This image is phenomenally composed! As Megandoc described them "creepy crawlies" are indeed, very interesting, although this image is so well captured, that I can feel these "crawlies" on my skin...oohh. Who ever knew what really "lies beneath".. Thank you so much for exposing such a phenomenal part of nature for all of us!

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