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This picture is NOT upside down
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It's a Black Flying Fox, hanging by one claw from rafters at the Columbus Zoo. It's native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. CAUTION: Looking at this picture will cause nightmares!

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::0930_23
09/03/11 1:02 AM GMT
I thought Count B had sent a photo of himself to you JimboB. They can call it a Flying Fox if they want to but it looks like a Bat to me. I will have nightmares for sure.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.Starglow
09/03/11 1:15 AM GMT
I know, the little beast is. Great capture. Super detail.
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.Joanie
09/03/11 1:52 AM GMT
Its too outstanding!...lol...OMG, I'd certainly have nightmares if I put it on my DT! Great focus and really cool anyway though...hehe
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::luckyshot
09/03/11 1:59 AM GMT
Jimbob - This one is wrapped a little tight - it needs to relax; goes a little batty when being photographed. lol Terrific capture of die fledermaus. Thad
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.Nikoneer68
09/03/11 3:18 AM GMT
It is so cute and cuddly. How could this cause nightmares.
Jimbo, excellent job on this photograph.
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.palral
09/03/11 3:41 AM GMT
This one's a beauty, Jimbob. You seem to have a special affinity with these beasties. Your zoo shots are always so well focused. I feel like I'm less than a foot away from this guy. Exquisite detail work once again. The textures you've captured are remarkable. But those eyes are killers. Being upside down like that, I'm not surprised at the color of his eyes.

Dots
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What's the difference between a duck?
::billyoneshot
09/03/11 3:48 AM GMT
Count B will love this one Jim. I have always been facinated by bats. You captured this one in a great pose.
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::danika
09/03/11 4:28 AM GMT
Yikes! I had one of these flying around in my cabin last night ... well I know it was a bat. I feel as if this one is staring right at me .... love the focus on the eyes & the detail is magnificent. Excellent capture, Jim. I for sure will have nightmares tonight.
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.cynlee
09/03/11 5:00 AM GMT
Maybe their eyes are red because all the blood rushes to it when they hang upside down. Maybe we look better to them in this orientation. They always appear to be wearing black straight jackets too. Wonderful shot, Jimbob. I want to flip my monitor though.
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::Dunstickin
09/03/11 6:56 AM GMT
Hey!...That's Biffo's offspring!....He's really 'Batty' too...lol

I didn't read your title fully and nearly knocked me'sel out when the laptop keyboard fell on me!....

It's gooood..detail is so good I think the wee bugger is beside me!..
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::biffobear
09/03/11 6:59 AM GMT
Hey what ya doing waking me up?....I need as much beauty sleep as possible...A real guddun,Do you like my Tux?...R.
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I can smell the sunlight on your skin. Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make!
::Ramad
09/03/11 9:05 AM GMT
I think this is the only creature that feels good hanging upside down. Nice and sharp close-up Jimbob.
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::corngrowth
09/03/11 9:21 AM GMT
---CAUTION: Looking at this picture will cause nightmares---

Too late Jimbob, This nephew of Dracula has already caused a sleepless night, lol.

Good one again, my friend.

Regards, Cornelius.
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::tigger3
09/03/11 11:05 AM GMT
What a close up this is! You did a heck of a job on this one Jim, I have heard of flying fox but never seen one, sure looks batish! ) Years ago out in Calif. we had a cabin, and my other half would have to open it up, and check for bats before I would go inside, after having one fly around us one time when we went in. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.Roseman_Stan
09/03/11 1:43 PM GMT
Amazing shot Jim. Super work my friend. Man those eyes do have a captivating effect.... Nightmare city here I come....
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.89037
09/03/11 1:50 PM GMT
Terrific clarity...fantastic capture!...how brave you are,my friend...:))...lol...
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Adriana....:)
::casechaser
09/03/11 2:24 PM GMT
Didn't know those things existed. Another well taken and well crafted picture Jimbob.
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::trixxie17
09/03/11 3:09 PM GMT
Wow - what a shot!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.Catharina1
09/03/11 6:20 PM GMT
Cool photo Jim.. the smile is on my face! Mich
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.SDLewis
09/04/11 5:36 PM GMT
OK no nightmares by I had to turn my computor over to view it without blood rushing to my head. LOL
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.koca
09/04/11 6:06 PM GMT
And it IS great, Jim. Good idea.
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.Tedi
09/04/11 6:49 PM GMT
Very funny photo, I love it.
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.Flmngseabass
09/05/11 6:02 AM GMT
A fabulous capture JB!! A preview of some Halloween haunting I presume? Nice and clean and.......... is he angry or something?? Very nice image buddy!:)
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::Inkeri
09/05/11 10:06 PM GMT
Amazing photo,Jim.Your fault if I can not sleep the next night.
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::auroraobers
09/08/11 6:22 AM GMT
I have shivers going up and down my spine!
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.Susiesun
10/04/11 7:32 PM GMT
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lol I do not believe I will have a nightmare with this amazing capture, Jim, I love vampires movies! lol Great job!
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::ro_and
02/18/12 4:19 PM GMT
i have done it, did take a closer look, i hope i will get some sleep tonight.....awesome capture......Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty

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