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Just Dandy


Just Dandy
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Copyright: Art Roberts (Art_R) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm w/ TC20EII, 62mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-06 9:16
Viewed: 363
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks , this little Grasshopper is seen munching on a Dandelion for it everything was Just Dandy.

when I spotted this tiny guy , I was walking along and noticed a spot on the dandelion , I moved closer to investigate finding this instar. I really have no way to distinguish between the first stages of grasshopper nymphs , the size of this insect was 5mm or less , I rather hoped that the way it is hugging this dandelion pedal may give a gauge as to the size but really it is all relative to the size of the flower.

using the tc20 tele-converter , my 1:1 distance is 24-23 inches , at 12 inches the assembly reaches its minimum focus distance , but is very difficult to use there , depth of field becomes very shallow. it is great though to be able to take the same image as I could with the macro alone but at twice the distance , also having the option to try for better than 1:1 is good too , but some practice is needed. though I am not that great at sizes and distances , I think that I was within 24 inches with a reproduction ratio higher than one to one.

thanks for stopping in
regards
Art
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-06-07 4:01]

Hi Art,i know how isn't easy to take so perfectly this little grasshoppers,you make an excellent work,perfect details and beautifull colors,my best compliments,have a nice week end,Luciano

hard work just getting these little leapers still for a time, good shot though, the details o the grasshopper is very good, such a tiny bug to capture.. regards h

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