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The Throne
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The Throne

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 21, 2014225 views17 comments
Common Texas Grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) basking in natural late afternoon light. The zinnia garden perch reminded me of a 'throne', as this king surveys his empire.
F/10, 1/800th, ISO 400, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext, monopod for support.

Comments

17 comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 21, 2014 at 7:48 PM
:eek: I'll have some nightmares tonight after seeing this guy up close...... :biggrin:

The light seems to be perfect for this scene and the resulting fine detail you've been able to capture here, Howard. Once again, you've made excellent use of the monopod too.
As a once years ago wildlife chaser myself with my 35mm gear the pod was the only way to go while afoot in the field.
Very good job here..... :toast:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 21, 2014 at 7:56 PM
Excellent sharpness and detail. I love the pose! Nice comp and OOF flowers in the bg. Very nicely done, Howard! :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 21, 2014 at 8:42 PM
Howard - Very special --> cannot think of a better and more colorful perch for the GH. Well done :eek:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on July 21, 2014 at 9:38 PM
Well, how cute is this? It's beyond cute, however. It's also a one of a kind image. I think this is print worthy, competition worthy, stock worthy, etc. :toast: :jump:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 21, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Hi Howard,

Nicely done with contrasting colors. The head of the 'hopper is in focus and the composition is ideal.......................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 22, 2014 at 9:11 AM
This hopper does look like it's in charge and about to give an order to its minions. (Has me thinking Yertle the Turtle of grasshoppers. :biggrin: ) Love the lighting and clarity on the hopper and the color from the oof zinnias.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 22, 2014 at 12:11 PM
Simply superb, Howard ! Wonderful detail, fine composition and colour to die for,
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Yun Gao on July 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Cute and cool! Love everything about it. :toast:
Registered on September 11, 2012, 267 Posts, 1621 Comments
Comment posted by Balan Vinod on July 24, 2014 at 1:45 AM
Howard ..Fantastic detail in here .. and beautiful color combination through the frame. The light on the face is outstanding..

Balan Vinod
Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 24, 2014 at 8:30 PM
Hi Howard :wavey: Everything here is amazing. even the title :cool: :eek: :jump: :eek: The light is sublime; the colors are stunning, and the detail is perfect. what a marvelous composition :toast: :toast:

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on July 25, 2014 at 12:45 AM
No, You da Man!!!!!!! Simply unbelievable. Did you have to drug that GH and place him on his throne. Outstanding. :toast: :toast:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 31, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Howard, Congratulations for this most recent WP last week in the M&C Gallery......well deserved. :toast:
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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 31, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Congrats on your back to back wp's. Beautiful shot with a wonderful bg. :toast:
Registered on January 25, 2010, 54 Posts, 610 Comments
Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on August 1, 2014 at 12:34 AM
Congrats Howard!! Amazing image and a very well deserved WP.

Sanjay
Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 1, 2014 at 4:38 AM
Many congratulations, Howard, on the WP for a simply marvellous image !!!!!
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 3, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Love this one, Howard! Everything about it is perfect, except that it isn't mine :wink: Congrats on the WP, it's definitely well deserved :toast:
Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 15, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Howard,
This is a killer image. Simply love it. :toast:
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments