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Its a Girl !


Its a Girl !
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 713 W: 36 N: 1554] (5001)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100mm f2.8 macro USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, 58mm Skylight
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-10-18 16:55
Viewed: 640
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Once upon a time there was a cute little Hedge Grasshopper that was rescued from the garbage bin.

Having had he’s picture taken he was gently placed back into the garden to live the life of luxury.

Unknown to the kind person who rescued him, he turned out to be a she, and is now the proud Mum of fourteen and counting :o) .

She is doing very well and the kids are doing fine (see workshop photo)

The only problem is that they are eating the rose bushes and the wife of the kind person who saved this little creature is not very happy, :o(

So the morel to this little story, take wife on holiday to a far away land :o))

So this will be my last post or a month or so were heading of to Egypt, but I will be back in early December and hopefully the rose bushes will have recovered, and I will have a lot of catching up to do.

Love life and stay happy ;o)

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 18/10/2008 12:00:09 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/80
Av( Aperture Value ) 20.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length 100.0 mm
Image Size 800x561
Image Quality Jpeg
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
White balance compensation A1 G1
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 5
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 112.2 KB
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-18 17:50]

Hi Rick,

Your notes are a riot! Great shot of the he who turned out to be a she. Great colors and details and she looks proud of her reproductive skills. 14!! I can see from the workshop why your wife is not happy. I've always wanted to go to Egypt - give me a report when you get back. Have a wonderful trip and be safe.

Jane

Hello Richard,
I checked the garbage bin but no grasshopper...
So I'll there'll be no Egypt for yours truly.
Good close up with a lot of details.
Good luck and have fun in Egypt;-)
TFS
Annick

This kind of story , almost parody, is wonderful...it gives all ages with a good sense of humour to learn along with a good image...Really neat! I can see the journalist in you:-)
Bob

Rick,

lol, what a great write up! Good on you mate both for rescuing this grasshopper and for going on a vacation. Have a wonderful time and remember to take lots of pictures! Catch you in December.

Best Regards,

Martin

Hello Richard
Wonderful sharp detail with exellent focus.
The greens are rich and well saturated.
Great job.
regards,
Nikos.

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3946] (13340)
  • [2008-10-19 0:40]

Hello Richard,
you show an impressive portrait of this grasshopper. Nice details become visible due to the excellent sharpness
and high magnification. The display window is well selected.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Richard
Beautiful razor sharp portrait. Great contrast, perfect OOF homogenous background and good diagonal composition
Very good job
TFS
Krzysztof

Hello Rick,

Another very nice shot and an entertaining note, have a great time in Egypt and let's see some photos from there when you return.

John

Hello Rick

Excellent close POV for this capture.
The colours are very good.
Sharp focus and details.
Well composed in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2008-10-20 10:20]

Hi Rick,
obviously the clarity, details, exposure and DOF are excellent, but it's the way you framed this that gives it its character - very well done mate, great shot.
Paul
(Hope you enjoy Eygpt!)

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-10-20 12:22]

Hello Rick! A fine macro portrait of that Grasshopper! Great details, good crop and perfect exposure. Thanks!

Mario

Hi Rick,
This is such an interesting story! I have never seen some grasshopper’s babies before! They are hungry little creatures for sure! This is an excellent portrait with great details, exposure and composition. I wish you a nice and safe trip in Egypt. You should come back with great pictures! Regards,
Claudine

Absolutely adorable notes! ha ha I hope you're having a great vacation!
Love this shot ===great angle and wonderful details.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-10-26 23:40]

Hi Rick

Great close-up, utilising and unusual pov, Very good detail too, Great work mate.

James

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-11-27 6:58]

Hi Richard
exellent image
very well done.

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