Grasshopper III

[Mitch Haimov]

Here's my final post of this hopper:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/9411336115_775b1b334c_o.jpg

I was lucky to get the eye and mouthparts sharp and avoid clipping mouthparts or antennae while hand holding this one! Un-cropped at about 2.5:1. Lost at this small image size, but individual lenses on the compound eye are clearly visible in the unsized image. I cleaned up some specular highlights out of the water drop and added a touch of vibrance. Equipment and specs as in prior posts of this subject.

All C&C welcome and appreciated.

[Jonathan Ashton]

This is pretty impressive, I really like this close up view, the sharp mouth parts really make all the difference. There is a front leg that is blurred but to me that does not matter becasue all the interest is in the head. I like how you managed to get the right antenna in the frame - well done.

[Jason Stander]

Hi Mitch... great shot... detail is superb... agree with Jonathan on the comp... maybe a more front on shot would have worked... would have like to see what equipment and setting was used... otherwise WD!

[Mitch Haimov]

Thank you both. The fact that that front leg is blurred doesn't bother me, either, but I wish it were not quite so close to the mouth parts.

Here are the technical details, Jason:

1/160 sec at f/11 and ISO 100
EOS 5D II
65 mm macro lens at approx 2.5:1
twin macro flash
hand held

[Nancy Bell]

Great "in-your-face" POV! Fantastic detail on the head! I have sometimes been successful in gently moving body parts of an insect with a thin piece of grass, if a leg, etc. is really blocking an eye or head.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Mitch, nice details on the head and eyes. very interesting POV. well done. -- Allen

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Mitch. Much better with the full face in focus and the highlight removed from the water drop! Looking forward to more!

[Mitch Haimov]

Thanks again everyone for the feedback and for your time.