A few links to make your weekend just that much more fun:
Photo.net has posted their Editors' 2008 picks for best macro.
Haje Jan Kamps explains how to make a macro lens from an old Pringles can.
Brian Valentine has an amazing series of a dance fly absolutely covered in mites.
If you've not yet seen it, stop by Piotr Naskrecki's portrait gallery.
And finally, the North Carolina Entomological Society is holding a photo competition. The NCSU insect blog explains how to submit your best bug photos. Deadline is October 20th.
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