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Grasshoppers..........
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Grasshoppers..........

by Jim Zablotny

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 28, 2014173 views10 comments
A couple of grasshoppers in copulo taken early this morning. K5 IIs, 300mm f4+ 35mm extension, on board flash (1/60 sec at f10, ISO 640). LR shadows, highlights, exposure, CS5 Topaz In Focus, Topaz Detail, Luminosity Masking on Lights, Midtones, and Darks, crop for composition...............Jim

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10 comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Looks great Jim, excellent detail/DOF and they're fully engaged in this behavior..
Cool perch, nice BG - Well done! :toast:
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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on September 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Excellent details, interesting behavior. Beautiful perch and background. Well done Jim ! :toast:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 29, 2014 at 12:52 AM
Great insect behavior image, Jim. Wonderful detail on the GHs including what I assume is pollen in their eyes. Outstanding image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on September 29, 2014 at 1:31 AM
Beautiful image Jim ...love those sparking eyes ...

Balan Vinod
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on September 29, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Great comp and detail. Beautiful bg. Nicely done!
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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on October 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM
This is spectacular!
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 1, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Beautifully photographed, Jim ! Excellent detail, nice composition and perfectly chosen dof.
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on October 10, 2014 at 12:43 AM
Jim, excellent capture of the behavior with superb detail. Those eyes are impressive. Congrats on the WP!
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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on October 11, 2014 at 7:47 PM
Excellent shot!! :toast:
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on October 11, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Thank you. :wavey: ................................Jim
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