Photo of the Day ~ Macro: Bugs and Closeups Category ~ April 18, 2008

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Desert Hairy Scorpion
by William Wells (Will Wells)

Camera:

Nikon D-80

Location:

Arizona

United States of America

Photographer Notes:

Tamron 90mm macro lens. This is a large scorpion but it's sting is equal to a bee sting. Sonoran Desert.

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Joyce Webley commented on April 18, 2008 16:59:

Yikes! Great capture of a scary looking creature! The eye travels from the head up to the curl in the tail. Congratulations, William!

Linn Smith commented on April 19, 2008 21:41:

Fantastic up close look at this scorpion...a clean and sharp image! Congratulations on your POTD!

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