Pinching Beetle, Lucanus capreolus by Jack Hoying

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23-Jul-2013	Jack Hoying

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/60s f/10.0 at 105.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Laura Milholland		03-Sep-2013 01:33
I see it looks like it is night, from your exif. I figured they were nocturnal.

Laura Milholland		03-Sep-2013 01:32
My boys wanted to pick one up in Kentucky. I encouraged them NOT to. LOL Very nice shot of him, Jack. Was this at night?

Steve Thuman		26-Jul-2013 02:12
Ouch!

fotabug		24-Jul-2013 14:13
Sure is a creepy looking thing! Ever been pinched by one?