Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 30, 201197 views13 comments
This horse lubber grasshopper was very cooperative with me and we had a great time together.
Taken at Big Bend Ranch SP last summer.
Comments
13 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Monica, great light and great detail in the larger version. I"m glad you had a great time together! :D
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 30, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Thanks Charlie and Barbara.
Horse Lubbers (Taeniopoda eques) belong to the family Romaleidae.
These grasshoppers are very big and occur in SW USA.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Really nice light here, and nice DOF on the grasshopper! Cool colors too - how big are these guys?
Great entry for this week's WC!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Thanks for the comment Sandy. Horse Lubbers are big guys, up to 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) long.
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 30, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Wonderful up close and personal portrait Monica. Well done.
Bob
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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Very nice and intriguing image, Monica.
IMO, you could increase a little the dim catchlight that is present, just to give the grasshopper a more "alive" look.
Cheers.
Mauro
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Nice shot- great details and colours- maybe I'd reduce a little the BG on this image- ciao, Fabio
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Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Perfect DOF IMO.Really good post. It looks like it is going to be a good week in the challenge.
Dan
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 30, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Cool...im still trying to figure out where the eyes are! Good DOF here--but i think id crop just a bit of the top. Good entry!
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Comment posted by Pam Colander on January 31, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Kinda purty for a grasshopper and it's definitely looking right at you.
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 31, 2011 at 2:54 AM
Monica:
Great portrait. This guy looks menacing and not friendly but glad you get along well together.
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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 31, 2011 at 8:56 PM
You sure have funny looking friends, Monica. Lovely contrasting colors here. This fellow wouldn't get hit by a car. Sharp everywhere it needs to be sharp. Quite a specimen!!
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM
This hopper's very cool Monika, sounds like ya had a hoppin' good time
Great light, and I like the colors and distinctive facial markings most of all
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comments
13 commentsHorse Lubbers (Taeniopoda eques) belong to the family Romaleidae.
These grasshoppers are very big and occur in SW USA.
Great entry for this week's WC!
Sandy
Bob
IMO, you could increase a little the dim catchlight that is present, just to give the grasshopper a more "alive" look.
Cheers.
Mauro
Dan
Great portrait. This guy looks menacing and not friendly but glad you get along well together.
Great light, and I like the colors and distinctive facial markings most of all