Surprise! by three_grrr

Photography • Insects • posted on Oct 09, 2007

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I've always got my little camera stuck in a pocket or in hand when I go on my "walk abouts" out at the Hollow. These wild asters (think that's what they are) are in bloom and I was taking a photo of them when I saw something move. I couldn't believe my luck! There was a grasshopper, eating the petals of this beautiful flower! I couldn't get too close as I was afraid he'd leave, so this it folks. I would have liked a less busy background, but cropping was the quickest way. You guys leave the best comments! I was so looking forward to reading them on the last post, "Gone camping - October sunset" when I got home! Thanks to all who stopped to look, and to those who left comments, and to those who faved it!

Comments (69)

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NekhbetSun

10:04PM | Tue, 09 October 2007

What a shot....fave !!!!

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afugatt

11:34PM | Tue, 09 October 2007

Excellent!

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amota99517

11:59PM | Tue, 09 October 2007

Wonderful capture. Congrats. This is a great image.

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irakika

12:44AM | Wed, 10 October 2007

Excellent and very nice photo!

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Bampster

1:16AM | Wed, 10 October 2007

Great image-incredible composition with super colors---excellent work!!!

Platin

1:06PM | Wed, 10 October 2007

Fantastic shot!!!

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pops

7:45PM | Wed, 10 October 2007

At least the grasshopper has good taste lol-he picked a beautiful flower to munch on

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Richardphotos

7:47PM | Wed, 10 October 2007

outstanding macro even if I do not like them since they destroy so many crops and flowers.it is a beautiful hopper although.much more than the brown kind

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Gaiadriel

8:43PM | Wed, 10 October 2007

Awww! Look at him! How adorable is this? What a brilliant, outstanding macro you've managed, Rita!!! You might say luck...I say definite skill involved as well, dear lady. Nope, nope, sorry...can't let you chalk this one up to sheer happenstance..shaking head firmly :P And, as always, it does my heart good to know you've had yet another peaceful Hollow get-away :)

ARTWITHIN

11:26AM | Thu, 11 October 2007

Fabulous capture!!! I just have one question for you, Rita. Did you talk to grasshopper? Did he impart any sage wisdom, or a koan? He certainly looks like he is listening intently to your words. ;-) Hugs, Suzanne

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Hendesse

12:32PM | Thu, 11 October 2007

Excellent shot, fantastic details and DOF. Beautiful colors too. Superbly done!

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jocko500

6:42PM | Thu, 11 October 2007

he right there eatting lunch. cool shot and postwork

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cole4965

10:08PM | Thu, 11 October 2007

Outstanding image!!! I love it!

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lizzibell

11:22PM | Thu, 11 October 2007

great capture...

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nikolais

3:16AM | Fri, 12 October 2007

Close up is just great.

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Star4mation

10:53AM | Fri, 12 October 2007

Ace photo Rita :)

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iceberg5

3:58PM | Fri, 12 October 2007

A superb closeup of this lovely grasshopper !

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Burpee

4:52PM | Fri, 12 October 2007

Rita, this is just fantastic! I have been seeing these little fellas around lately but after this week I'm afraid they willl be gone. It was 93 degrees F while we camped last weekend and now it's so cold in my house, my fingers won't type properly. I keep backspacing and fixing my words, lol. Have to tell hubby to turn on the heat....brrrr.

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annie5

11:28PM | Fri, 12 October 2007

Absolutely gorgeous..great capture! (for Autumn Colors) I have no program that converts pictures into fractals) Hope you had a good time at the camping! :)

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clydedough

11:54PM | Fri, 12 October 2007

Awesome shot-great face, i just hate their feet though. Thanks for a favorite!

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DennisReed

12:25AM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Jiminy! Where you been? Great shot! ;)

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JaneEden

1:41PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

Wow what a find; meaning your gallery via your great comments on mine, and your gallery. This image is fantastic you are a great photographer. Excellent

thevolunteer

8:19PM | Sat, 13 October 2007

I had learned a few years ago, to always have a camera ready at all times. You never know when you might see a prize picture moment. This is a great macro. I commend you for being on the ball. Love the POV too. Aloha

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shahlaa

11:44AM | Sun, 14 October 2007

Great capture, I'd have been afraid he would have leaped at me and then I would be doing the silly girl dance...LOL

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Fred255

2:00PM | Sun, 14 October 2007

Amazing macro, well done!

Denys234

4:25PM | Sun, 14 October 2007

Excellent macro!!

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mcv

10:02PM | Sun, 14 October 2007

Impressively clear, vividly colorful, finely focused artistic capture, especially taken on the run, so to speak! Excellent work and a amazing viewing experience!!!

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