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M is for Mouse, and also Macro, which brings me to the end of the One Night Stand Challenge.
This is also the newest skull to grace my collection...twas a very delicate operation to remove the flesh and other assorted "greeblies" but nothing that some gentle hot water maceration couldn't fix.
Welcome aboard little one.

My other shot for today, with the not so easy theme of "Medieval" can be found here: http://365project.org/fiveplustwo/365/2015-11-15

[Julie Duncan]

AMAZING!

[Graeme Stevens]

@juliedduncan Thanks very much - so very delicate

[Kate Goring]

I grew up with a dad that did, and still does, taxidermy. I can appreciate the effort involved in preparation of this tiny skull. Wicked macro, I love the key as reference to the skulls tiny size.

[Graeme Stevens]

@kategoring Thanks very much - I less of an animal stuffer and more of an animal striper

[Kate Goring]

@graemestevens Ha, ha. My dad too actually. He has a massive collection of just skulls. My kids have learned so much from him over the years.

[Joce Riley]

My turn to be jealous - hopefully my two furry rodent eradication specialists will bring me many presents to photograph soon!!!

[KWind]

So tiny! Great shot!

[kali]

wow that is an amazing skull

[Sue Hecker]

It's almost pretty. Almost. It is totally amazing tho.

[Graeme Stevens]

@featherstone Thanks very much - I was surprised to still have the whisker follicles
@kali66 It's awesome, but so very delicate
@kwind Thanks very much :)
@bubblemagoo This one had been sitting in a jar soaking for about 3 weeks, so I knew it was on the way, but it's so very delicate

[Elytra]

Awesome shot

[Rachel]

This is a seriously tiny skull, judging from the keyboard. Excellent shot.

[Graeme Stevens]

@888rachel Thanks - it's tinier than tiny
@elytra Thanks very much :)

[Marnie]

Great shot of this itty-bitty skull, just look at those teeth!

[James]

So so so creepy....lol

[still crappy sailor]

haha. The description is too funny.

[Graeme Stevens]

@stillcrappysailor Thanks - pleased to have amused at least one person today ;)
@longexposure Yep...still how I roll...

[Dianne]

A very impressive image.

[Nick]

So tiny. Really great shot.

[Joan Robillard]

Glad you have a hobby.

[Mona]

This is really a tiny one, great shiny skull.

[sally agnew]

Cool shot, love the detail :)

[Krista Marson]

that skull looks like it's made of glass. i love the whiskers detail. wow

[Graeme Stevens]

@blueberry1222 It's so delicate I get nervous every time I handle it
@hermann Thanks very much :)
@mona65 It's smaller than small :)
@joansmor It's fills in the spare minutes...
@nickspicsnz Thanks very much :)
@dide Thank you very much :)

[Caroline]

Hahaha "welcome aboard little one" my gosh Graeme... you and skulls. This is such an excellent macro, amazing detail and the way you composed your photo, well... wonderful.

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Wow, that's small and delicate, great capture!

[Nitrogene]

Wow, this is... creepy ;)

[Graeme Stevens]

@nitrogene It only a little mouse...or was ;)
@overalvandaan Thanks - unbelievably delicate. I get nervous every time I pick it up
@kerosene Thank you so much - everyone gets a welcome in to my house...at some point in the process...

[john morley]

detailed , i wont ask how you skinned it...

[Graeme Stevens]

@jack4john Best not to ask that actually, and thanks

[Lee]

Looks so delicate, nicely done Graeme, I think.

[Graeme Stevens]

@gamelee Thank you very much :)