Leafhopper

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• gerbilratz (3154)
• [2008-07-07 21:33]

Hi Howard, this is something special, everything about this image sits right, colour, clarity, detail. The composition shows a lot of work and patience to get to this level. Amazing. regards h

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• pankajbajpai (14270)
• [2008-07-07 22:11]

hello howard,
very nice macro work, the image is ahrp with good details, lovely colors and contrast, the blue sky looks nice a bg, you have managed the lighting so well,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• rcrick (3736)
• [2008-07-07 22:12]

Hi Howard,

What an absolute stunner this is, the detail is superb as is the composition, excellent use of the fill flash, and the effect of the blue sky background just makes this a perfect image, really well done, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

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• siggi (2822)
• [2008-07-07 23:05]

Hi Howard,
Excellent close-up! A really interesting subject.
Very good clarity, sharpness, light and colour.
Regards Siggi

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• Art_R (1975)
• [2008-07-07 23:09]

Hi Howard , wow this is great I like that blue sky background , details color , composition are all very good , thanks for sharing.
regards
Art

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• Heaven (3257)
• [2008-07-07 23:13]

Hi Howard!

I have never seen a hopper like this one. It's always to realize how various our nature is. You present it with great sharpness and wonderful natural colours. The patterns of the insect are looking like a leaf, if you scroll the picture and hide the head it could be one! Your notes are interesting and instructive, too!

Kind regards

Markus

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• maurydv (4248)
• [2008-07-07 23:47]

Spettacolare macro di insetto, eccellenti POV e composizione, ottima definizione dei dettagli del mimetismo della foglia, bellissimi i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• boreocypriensis (12728)
• [2008-07-08 0:25]

Hi Howard,
A very very infernal:) and weird insect which I heve not seen before. As usual-great macro capture in all around. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

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• pekkavalo1 (3793)
• [2008-07-08 0:43]

Hi Howard,
Nice capture of this interesting Leafhopper with good POV and composition, sharp details and bright natural colours.
TFS
Pekka

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• Janice (17486)
• [2008-07-08 0:46]

I rememebr these insects - we have similar in NZ too.
Very good close up Howard. It is ever so sharp, and we can see all his patterns so well
TFS
JAnice

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• haraprasan (13068)
• [2008-07-08 2:28]

Hi Howard,
A nice capture of this beautiful leaf hopper. Very good macro work. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• SelenE (12226)
• [2008-07-08 3:37]

Hi Howard,
How cute :o) It's a beautiful photo with very good lighting, colors, focus, sharpness, POV and details. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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• uleko (23588)
• [2008-07-08 4:42]

Hello Howard,
Wow, this is a most impressive capture of a little Leafhopper and the details and colours are magnificent. The blue sky makes a perfect background too. I wonder how big this one was?
Very well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• horia (12498)
• [2008-07-08 4:58]
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Hi Howard

I was actually looking forward to congratulate you on your good dragonfly larvae macro shot, when i saw that it has been removed... :(

Anyway, this macro here sure compensates and brings just as much pleasure to my eyes :)
What an extraordinary animal! I've some, but i think this one is definitely one of the most interesting and definitely very photogenic.
The texture on its body is absolutely amazing and you managed to capture it superbly! The vivid color is also gorgeous and stands out well from this scene.
Add to that a terrific focus and sharpness and you've got a typical Howie macro :) Impeccable!

BRAVO and TFS
Horia

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• sandpiper2 (11475)
• [2008-07-08 5:12]

Hi Howard

Great macro of this fine lookin bug. Stands out brilliantly against that blue sky.
Excellent sharpness and details
Great composition and DOF
Excellent POV

Chris

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• goldyrs (4704)
• [2008-07-08 5:18]

This is the second shot of a leafhopper, I'm seeing in the past two days!Before that, I'd never even heard of them, Howard!And just look at it, it looks like it's shape and colour are a natural camouflage!It looks like a leaf, itself!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-07-08 6:15]

Hi Howard,
Very nice capture of this interesting insect.Details,POV,BG and sharpness are wonderful.Well exposed and composed.Excellent work!
Thanks for posting.

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• pushpinder (272)
• [2008-07-08 6:25]

howard,
great pic of this fabulous looking insect...
good sharpness all around makes for a fine image!!

rgds

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• Amadeo (2949)
• [2008-07-08 8:23]

Hola Howard, buena aproximación, nitida, con buen detalle y un atractivo fondo que contrasta bien con el insecto. Un saludo

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• gannu (10792)
• [2008-07-08 8:53]

Hello Howard, This is just amazing. Brilliant stuff. I dont get to see such things in India, but this is just super sharp picture. Well done Ganesh

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• jaycee (15001)
• [2008-07-08 10:41]

Hi Howard,

A fascinating looking insect - one that I have not seen before. It looks just like a leaf but with legs. Excellent macro with sharp details and great colors. The blue sky makes a perfect background.

Jane

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• smurali (3256)
• [2008-07-08 11:03]

Howard, Brilliant picture. Amazing colors and details. Absolutely flat POV for uniform sharpness. Great work.

- Murali

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• yasemin (816)
• [2008-07-08 12:59]

Hi Howard...Excellent picture...Lovely colour and detail very clear...Never seen before Leafhopper...Interesting note too...Thanks to share...Kind regards, Leyla

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• CeltickRanger (7002)
• [2008-07-08 13:38]

hello Howard

amazing creature this butterfly-like insect, excellent close-up shot,
fine POV and vertical framing, beautiful softness of the composition,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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• tuslaw (1929)
• [2008-07-08 18:22]

Amazing image Howard,
Cant get any more detailed then this!! Almost looks like your viewing it through a microscope. Perfect exposure and lighting with wonderful colours. Great Job!!
Ron

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• Silvio2006 (23972)
• [2008-07-09 0:38]

Hi Howard, great capture of this fantastic strange creature like a leaf, splendid focus and wonderful colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Alex99 (14679)
• [2008-07-09 3:55]

Hi Howard.
I have met this insect only once and I managed to take only one shot (not bad but and not excellent). You have used your chance excellently and you managed to create a true masterpiece. Terrific macro shot, tremendous exposure parameters and technique of shooting. Fill flash, details, colours are superb. Bravo.
Alexei.

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• joey (19883)
• [2008-07-09 12:00]
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What a great macro!
Excellent detail.
Very good sharpness.
Superb composition.
How big was this fellow?
I've been thinking of getting some extension tubes but am very tight for money right now so will probably just get one, the 36mm ring or example... which one would you recommend?

Cheers!

Joe

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2008-07-10 22:54]

Hi Howard

Excellent shot of this alien-looking leafhopper. Great detail throughout - as usual. Well seen and captured.

James

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• meyerd (3523)
• [2008-07-12 2:10]
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Hello Howard
not bad at all, the idea with the telelens, tripod, the extension tube and subdued daylight. The result speaks for itself.
Best regards
Dietrich

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-07-13 11:49]

Hi Howard,
Outstanding macro shot of this great looking Leafhopper with very impressive sharpness and colours on its wings. Looks so different and interesting. Nice pose captured and very skillful use of flash lighting. The blue sky acts as a fine backdrop. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• saguzar (6637)
• [2008-07-17 13:43]

Hello Howard,
An extraordinary image of a extraordinary creature, I like your composition and close-up. Deatails are incredible in this aproaching leafhopper looks like an eyed leaf.Superb job, my friend
Hernán

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• iris (2314)
• [2008-07-18 20:48]
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Wow! What a fantastic macro in green you have here Howard!I have seen this very teeny weeny creatures in a plant in our compound. I did try quiet a few shots, but they were so tiny i just couldnt manage a decent shot to share in TN.

This one that you have share with us is a superb capture showing every little detail of the beauty and with excellent colour and contrasts.The image has been composed with a very fine sharpness and clarity.The texture of the little hopper is very clearly visible and one is able to appreciate the beauty of the capture in every way.

The lighting is just perfect.The composition with the parts of OOF flower petals and colourful green and streaked stem forming a laterally inverted "L" looks quiet interesting and adds on to the composition excellently.

Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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• janhendrik (2384)
• [2008-07-26 2:27]

Beautiful picture, super composition, well done once again howard!

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• jusninasirun (5238)
• [2008-07-30 7:37]

Hello Howard. This is one excellent framing in tall frame. Beautiful sharp copy with beautiful exposure and detail. Stunning perch captured well against the spotless blue sky. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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• cicindela (6980)
• [2008-08-22 1:41]

What an amazing creature! Its shape is simply great! :)
I know some similar species from this group but this looks rather huge (what was the size???).
Very nice macro Howard!
Greetings from Poland,
Radomir