Grasshopper enjoying a tropical treat.... -- Wildlife in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jun 12, 2006 15:31 | #1

I had just picked a bunch of hibiscus and was arranging them in a small vase, when I spotted this grasshopper munching on the stamen. I went to get my cameras and tripod, never expecting to find him still there when I got back! But he was intent on his meal, and didn't even notice me. This was captured at f/20, s1/4, iso400, with a polarizer, tripod, camera self timer set, 75-300mm lens at 300mm, cropped in PS.

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Jun 12, 2006 15:32 | #2

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Jun 12, 2006 15:35 | #3

Incredible colours and oh, so sharp. Thanks for sharing one of the best grasshopper shots I've seen.

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Jun 12, 2006 16:42 | #4

Thank you Dmitri and Scott - if I catch him munching on too many of my hibiscus flowers, I might be tempted to see how HE tastes dipped in chocolate!!LOL

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Jun 12, 2006 21:56 | #5

Great contrasting and vibrant colors with nice use of DOF....beautiful!

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Jun 13, 2006 13:43 | #6

Thank you Gary!

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Jun 13, 2006 14:28 | #7

Elisabeth-Ann wrote:
This was captured at f/20, s1/4, iso400, with a polarizer, tripod, camera self timer set, 75-300mm lens at 300mm...

All that and he was STILL on the flower.

Very nice photo.

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Jun 13, 2006 19:43 as a reply to @ BillsBayou's post | #8

BillsBayou wrote:
All that and he was STILL on the flower.

Very nice photo.

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Jun 13, 2006 19:49 | #9

the green really pops against that red. congrats on a great shot

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Jun 13, 2006 19:57 | #10

Now that is GREEN! Truly amazing

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Jun 13, 2006 20:00 | #11

Wow, great and colorful shot, well done

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Jun 14, 2006 03:41 | #12

Incredible colors, and what a nice meal! This picture is just too cute

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