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Caught in the Act
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Caught in the Act

by scott lanz

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 14, 2012237 views8 comments
Caught this GH last fall eating my dahlias. Even looks guilty. His sentence? Pose for a few photos. Nikon D700, 180 macro, ext. tube, polarizer, tripod, etc. Natural light. Larger size included. Comments/criticisms welcome.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Scott, just beautiful. So very, very sharp and beautifully soft.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Very nice shot, with excellent chromatic contrast and an interesting perspective on subject- Many thanks for sharing, Fabio
Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on March 16, 2012 at 5:13 PM
I've always wanted to get a good macro of a grass hopper--this is awesome--love the contrast with the deep red flower!
Registered on October 10, 2011, 62 Posts, 508 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on March 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Out stand work Scott, those colours just sing and love the DOF !! :toast:
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 18, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Hi Scott :wavey: A great action capture, the reds and yellows are stunning!!!! I agree he looks guilty, and hungry :biggrin: The detail on the head of this guy, especially the eye, is amazing :toast:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 19, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Beautiful capture. Love the colors and the look on face of the critter.
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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on March 21, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Contrast of colours is beautiful. It's looking at me! :wavey:
Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 22, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Love the reds and your use of the ambient light, great details Scott.
Nice hopper macro! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments