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    Want to get rid of them? Simple. Just become a Contributor level member or above and they will be gone. -> Please click HERE."

    Is that too much for me to ask of you to keep this site running? Well, sorry about that. I too wish I could get everything for free. But alas.....

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    Google Adsense ad revenue for December, 2025 was just $30 over the cost of the lease for the server running this site. So, in effect, the money providing the incentive for me to continue running this site is coming SOLELY from the paid memberships and sponsorships here. Which honestly ain't much....

Closeup shots of some sundews.

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I used a macro extension tube on my Nikkor 60mm mico lens on the Nikon D850 to see how well that would work with some closeup shots. I didn't zoom in nearly as close as I could with the 1:1 view, as it was actually TOO close. And to be honest, I really need to use some sort of tripod, as holding all that weight with the flashes, bracket, camera, lens, etc. it is quite difficult for me to hold the camera as steady as it really needs to be. So the images aren't as sharp as the camera is capable of doing in steadier circumstances. But still, not too bad, considering.

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