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by sulamk

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
This is a very interesting bug. I see several areas that I would like to see a lot closer. The vein pattern in the wings, or the rough area right behind the head would make great subjects. I do understand that you can't always get living critters to cooperate when you want to photograph them though.

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Comment by ErikV:
Very nice composition and colors. Seems a bit soft -- a bit more sharpening during processing might help.

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Comment by ursula:
It is a beautiful subject, and the colours are rich without being overwhelming.

The image could use better sharpness and a tidier composition. You probably couldn't do this without scaring off the subject, but moving the brownish branches out of the way might have helped. Sometimes you can set up at a place, and then wait for the bugs to stop by and then you can shoot them. :)

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Comment by pjangel:
Great coloring, it does seem to be a tad bit soft, but he probably moved a bit.

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Comment by MattO:
Def. at this magnification its a macro. I cant read the EXIF on it and the details are there. looks to be a touch of movement which hurts the sharpness. You really need to up the shutter speed or use flash to freeze the subject. I'd also like to see the whole hopper or going with a tighter crop to isolate what you are focusing on. Its almost as if you couldnt decide whole subject or highlight a specific spot, so you went in between, either way is good, but this just seems like an odd crop to me. Good start cant wait to see what the next 9 will bring.

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by sulamk

Comment by albc28:
Could use better focus. Also the top of the owls head sorta blends in with teh branch....

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Comment by Budya:
What a patient fella! With macro at the end of your lens, you should be able to get closer but I think this still qualifies as a macro. I really like the colors and the details on his back, I wish the focus was a tad sharper.

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Comment by mbrutus2009:
I love the details on the hoppers back! It does look like a big wind was blown and it has been holding on for a while! Good shot overall.

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Comment by bjoern:
Amazing details on his back.
How do you prevent them from jumping away? When I tried a similar shot I never got near enough.

Message edited by author 2008-10-02 07:06:18.

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Comment by roz:
i'd say this qualifies as a macro .. !!
great colours and angle .. love those little feet .. !!..:)