Yellow skipper on pink pentas

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Yellow skipper on pink pentas

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Sort of looks like a furry F16. Note the proboscis searching for nectar.

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I think it looks great:D! Even though that animal and your avatar freaks me out, it is well captured:)
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Perfectly captured!
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Excellent colors on this one, very sharp. :D :D :D
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Funny, I was thinking the same thing with those wings like that Mike :D :wink: .Darn fine shooting M8t. Its a gorgeous little beast for sure. Man you gotta love those colours and pose. Well done as always Mike :D :wink:

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Either that or an F-111 Mike, great shot! :D
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