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Hedge Grasshopper


Hedge Grasshopper
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 37 N: 1558] (5011)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100mm f2.8 macro USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, 58mm Skylight
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-04 19:04
Viewed: 627
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took the rubbish out to the bin this morning and when I lifted up the lid I found this young lady sitting on top of the garbage. I’m not quite sure how long she had been in there but I could see the relief in her face when I picked her up and gently placed her back in the bushes.

I pretty sure this is a Hedge Grasshopper “valanga irregularis” there about 85mm in length, usually plain khaki, but spotted and banded variations do occur.

Nymphs are green, or have black and orange patterns.

They are pretty common and conspicuous in the Greater Brisbane Region. It thrives in well watered suburban gardens. Usually feeds on broad-leaved shrubs, such as acalypha and hibiscus, but can also damage palms.

Details:- Shot raw, converted to Jpeg, cropped slightly and reduced in size, sharpened after re-sizing for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 5/10/2008 10:30:03 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 500
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length 100.0 mm
Image Size 800x675
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Standard
Sharpness 5
Contrast 0
Saturation 0
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 104 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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hello rick,
good closeup shot of thje grasshopper, i liked the way you have focused on the eye of this insect, the colors looks lovely with all the shades of yellow and green, nice pov,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Whopping big close-up! The eyes are so well defined...and beyond that it is kind of cute for a dumpster diver:-)
Bob

What a find in a garbage can, Richard!
This is a handsome looking species of Grasshoppers.
I like the colour of this species.
You have made a fine portrait of this one stuck in the can.
It was considerate of you to let it connect with its freedom.
Well done and thanks.

Hello Rick

An excellent close up of this hopper.
The eye detail is very good.
Great job on the DOF and POV.
The colours are well saturated.
This shade of yellow makes the hopper look quite nice.
TFS

Wolf

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-04 22:05]

Hi Rick,

She must have surprised you and the first thing you did was to grab your camera! You managed a great shot of this grasshopper. I love those eyes - great details really showing them off. I also think his legs are fascinating. Her face may not be beautiful but the yellow coloring is.

Jane

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2008-10-04 22:54]

Hello Rick,
Nice to see an insect posting from you.
This is an excellent close-up of an Australian Hedge Grasshoper. You portray this yellowish version with fine detail of the head from a pleasing lateral POV.
TFS and have a good week,
Cheers
Ivan

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2008-10-06 6:37]

Hi Rick,
i like the narrow DOF here, it draws the attention to where it needs to. Excellent detail and colours - i also like the frame you've put on too, really enhances the over all presentation.
Paul

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