Chomping on the Goatweed by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 image.
I like grasshoppers but I don't take many photos of them. I have only posted maybe 2 or 3 images of them each year. I think it is because most of them are just variations of brown and black patterns or they are green, but every now and then one stands out when I see it.
This one is a perfect example of that. In the first place, he has a lot of bright yellow on him. Not so obvious from this pic is that this one is also pretty big (maybe 2 1/2 inches long). In addition to that, he was so involved in eating the Goatweed foliage, that he mostly ignored me.
When I take shots of very small critters, the depth of field is so shallow, the backgrounds become very pleasant swirls of harmonious colors. When shooting a critter this large, the backgrounds can be very distracting because a lot of the foliage is distinctly visible as separate objects and gives a cluttered look to the image.
The latter was the case in this situation. I decided to digitally edit out everything that distracted me and added a mellow background in its place.. I also rotated the image 90 degrees to the right to provide an easier POV for the viewer.
I do not know what species this big guy is but he is a good looking specimen of grasshoppers in general.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (29)
mbz2662
Very nice grasshopper macro!
MrsLubner
To quote a very famous sailor, "well blow me down!" (in case you don't recognize him, that's a quote from Popeye The Sailor Man.) This is a outrageously stellar shot. A macro that challenges all others. Wow. Absolutely amazing. Great postwork as well.
mairekas
Wow! How many detail ! Excellent :)
udin13
Excellent image!
alhak
fabulous macro...
keeneye
Ok, now this one does it!!!! perfectly caught and fantastic clarity!!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!! You win hands down!!!!!!!!!!
Anjour
Beautiful shot...cool done!!!:o)
Dianthus
Brilliant macro Lee:)
Jaykayyorks
Amazing detail throughout, a great shot
Biffowitz
Fantastic shot, I like it!!
Littlejock
Perfect details in this macro. Great colours. Very good quality
JeffG7BRJ
Once again you amaze me with the fantastic details captured in this image, even down to individual hairs on its front legs and forhead. It is pictures like this that makes you a favourite artist of so many people on renderosity and seeing as Mrs Lubner has made a quote here is another TV quote, this time from Star Trek's Mr Spock 'May you live long and prosper' & keep posting these magnificent pictures. Bravo!!!!!
magg_ca
Great Macro!!!!!!!!
GiMi53
Excellentissime macro, so sharp and full of details ! Fantastic work here, Lee
LadyRembrandt
awsome shot, very clear, interesting details, i kind of wish the background had been different. Bet this would look cool in b&w as well. good work.
bpclarke
The postwork sure enhanced this big baby. He's eating more to grow bigger. Excellent capture. Bunny
mamabobbijo
Such vivid colours! Amazing detail as always!
redchilicat
Gorgeous detailed macro! I know the yellow strip on their backs, we have them here by the truckloads!
tizjezzme
Lee, this is such a fantastic Macro .. can it possibly get any better than this?? What Mrs.Lubner and Jeff said .. may you always be never leave Renderosity and always share your awe inspiring work with us. xx
drag
Of all the insect macros that get posted here, grasshoppers are my favorite and this one takes the cake. They are amazing looking critters and you have done one heck of a job capturing this one. Bravo!!!
mps
Great shot of this guy.
natalieb
Wow Lee, what a shot! The detail is great and you did well on the background. Nice work!
Ger50
wow, this is a cracker, excellent details, love it, insects are really gorgeous, I am glad my wife told me to practising on them
ascript
Super shot! ;)
Genma
Fantastic shot Lee. I love the detail, especially around his head and for legs.
vice
fantastic... grasshoppeers must make excellent study this one pops out the screen! This has Vision Imagination Creativity and Excellence 5+ your friend VICE Remember get a COMMENT GIVE A COMMENT (THINK OF SOMTHING CLEVER AND DO CUT AND PASTE IF YOU HAVE TOO IT DOSEN'T TAKE LONG AND ITS GOOD FOR YOUR KARMA)
gradient
awesome detail and an xlt job of postworking the background to highlight the subject!
lizzibell
Great capture...
BibbyBear
Oh now this is good.... very good! The colours are awesome and the details, magnificent. He is a pretty guy and you have captured him brilliantly. Excellent macro. xx