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Ethiopia
 Northern Carmine Bee-eater (12) goldfinchtr
(2603) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-27 8:25] Lovely portrait of this carmine bee-eater. Well done Emin. :) |
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Czech Republic
 The fallow deer (34) iti
(7939) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 11:18] Nice clear photo of this pretty fallow deer. The lighting is very desirable for such an image. Well captured. :) |
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Malaysia
 Oriental Pied Hornbill (46) * foozi
(25839) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 9:10] Wow! These are super cool and you got a nice image as well. Love the profile on this one. :) |
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Israel
 Saxifraga tridactylites (4) fragman
(43778) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 9:09] Very nice macro Ori, the subject really pops out on that nice black background plus the detail and colors are very nice. Well done. |
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India
 Dragon Fly (18) auroco
(319) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 9:07] The colors on this dragonfly are so intense, the bull's-eye composition work nicely and really brings it directly to the viewers attention. Well done. :) |
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Canada
 Western meadowlark (14) Mariol
(8221) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 9:03] Beautiful capture of the meadowlark it is sharp in detail and the dominate duotone colors really show just how remarkable looking this bird really is. Well done. |
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India
 Bush frog mating (8) praveengnair
(221) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 9:00] Pretty cool close up of these two lover frogs. Very nice detail, I can see the eggs which makes for an interesting image. Well done. :) |
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Jordan
 Caralluma europaea var judaica (8) fragman
(43778) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:58] Nice macro showing the fine intricacies of your succulent subject Ori. Well done. Thought I would pop in and visit for a bit on TN. :) |
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Italy
 Plebejus (Aricia) eumedon (16) cobra112
(43366) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:56] Very nice detail as well as exposure for this wonderful image. The placement of subject is very pleasing as well. :) |
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Italy
 Apatura ilia (42) * lousat
(65489) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:54] Boy this is a really nice image that shows the beauty of this particular butterfly species, the purple really pops! Very nice. :) |
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Brazil
 Red-billed Scythebill (32) PeterZ
(49139) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:52] Hi Peter,
Now that is an interesting looking bird. It looks as though the bill is adapted to reach into specially shaped flowers possibly to extract insects that are feeding on nectar. None the less it is a very nice portrait that shows the color and marking of this unique bird well. :) |
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Israel
 Sinai Rosefinch (20) goldfinchtr
(2603) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:47] Lovely capture of this rosefinch, the POV and side profile do great justice for this bird. :) |
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India
 Plains Cupid Mating (32) * Hotelcalifornia
(14408) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:45] Beautiful capture! All with a perfect exposure with nice lighting. :) |
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Taiwan
 象椿幼蟲 (18) kinglove
(11338) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-24 8:43] Interesting capture of these beautiful beetles. Why are they congregating? Cheers, Paul. :) |
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Uganda
 Mountain Gorilla (18) pirate
(7474) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-23 7:50] Boy am I envious of your beautiful close up of the mountain gorilla. Hopefully one day I will have such an opportunity to photograph one of earth most rarest animals in the wild. :) |
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South Africa
 Cheetah (46) * Miss_Piggy
(18714) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-23 7:47] Hi Anna, Great close up of one of Africa's coolest cats. I managed to photograph some while in Tanzania but they were too lazy that day and wouldn't stand up so I could not get any good shots, maybe next time? Say hi to Loot for me:) |
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Nicaragua
 White-throated Magpie-Jay (34) tuslaw
(19883) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-23 7:45] Hi Ron, Great portrait of this beautiful bird. They are quite big when compared to the ones in the states, and yes, they are very loud. :) |
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Georgia
 Great Rosefinch (10) goldfinchtr
(2603) |
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South Africa
 Collared Sunbird (40) Hotelcalifornia
(14408) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-23 7:33] [ +] Great timing managed to capture you a terrific action shot. Was it luck or were you waiting for the moment the bug flew by? Either way it is a fantastic image. :) |
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Nicaragua
 Turquoise-browed Motmot (40) tuslaw
(19883) |
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AnimalExplorer
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 6 N: 334]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1997) [ 2014-06-20 19:29] Love this one Ron, the mot-mots are a very interesting bird. Very nice placement of your subject. |
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