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    Here's my final post of this hopper:



    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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

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    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.

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

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

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    Thanks again everyone for the feedback and for your time.

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