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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 19, 2011156 views8 comments

This is a katydid nymph looking into a wild day lily that grows along our creek. I think they are quite interesting looking bugs and I also like the color contrast of the green bug with the orange flower.

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens at F/10 for 1/20 sec. ISO 400.

Comments/critiques welcomed.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Spectacular shot, Carolyn! I agree totally with your own comments. The bug looks jewel-like with the quality of light on the dazzling green.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on April 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Really love the colors. Great detail in the insect. Nice work

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

Amazing color in the nymph and a great find on an orange flower. For me, it's a signal that summer is winding down when I hear the katydids singing in the evening. This is the first time I've seen what a nymph looks like.

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Comment posted by Christine Jackson on April 19, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Carolyn,

The way you have composed the shot is excellent. To me, it tells a story, this little katydid nymph is on a journey to the center of the Day Lily--the pedal he is on looks like a beautiful road. Detail and color are fantastic! Great Job!

Chrisie Jackson
Denver, Colorado

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on April 20, 2011 at 3:25 AM

Excellent shot- Like the chromatic contrast and the smart composition-Also the DOP and detail are very nice on this- My congrats, Fabio

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on April 20, 2011 at 8:27 AM

Hey Carolyn, cool critter, good details on the little guy. Nice color combo.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

I love these bugs. It's a great pov of him "entering the flower".

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on April 25, 2011 at 6:20 PM

I wish his antenna and legs weren't cut off - it makes the crop feel too tight. The image is fantastic overall... especially the gorgeous colors.

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