Uploaded: June 16, 2009 10:11:41
submitted 6/16/09, macro. This little guy posed a few seconds for me- a little difficult to get in focus because camera was handheld and daylily was swaying in breeze.
Jeff Robinson June 16, 2009
You did great Carol - Terrific perspective and capture! Jeff #1142264Ron McEwan June 16, 2009
I think you did real well with this shot Carol WTG, nice work #7637179John Connolly June 16, 2009
What a fantastic job you did here Carol! Outdoor macros are a real challenge, aren't they! #7637193Tammy M. Anderson June 16, 2009
Excellent job with this fantastic macro, Carol. Love your composition too. #7637215Rod Partington June 16, 2009
Amazing shot,Carol! #7637271Melissa G. Meiselman June 16, 2009
Incredible macro with ultra sharp focus on that hopper, dazzling color, outstanding composition and terrific lighting, Carol!!! #7637412Barbara Waldoch June 16, 2009
Very close and personal, Carol! #7637703Candice C. Calhoun June 16, 2009
A winner! What a great shot!ccc #7637984
Usman M. Bajwa June 16, 2009
Wow...you nailed the composition and no worries for the focus as its exactly perfect where it mattered! I agree with Candice....a golden shot.Usman. #7638223
Marty Straub June 17, 2009
So very well composed, Carol. It appears you've captured the thought of the the grasshopper. #7639893Julianne Bradford June 17, 2009
Wow! Super timing and capture Carol! It looks like he was waiting for you to take the shot! #7640316Marilyn Cornwell June 17, 2009
This is like sports photography - you've captured the thought and action of the grasshopper and in a fantastic setting!! #7641119Carol L. Fowler June 17, 2009
Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate them all! #7641330Randy D. Dinkins June 17, 2009
Great capture and wonderful perspective. I bet those antennae were moving quite a bit as he/she/it tried to figure out what to do next :-). #7641531Val Feldman June 19, 2009
Wow! You were sure eye-to-eye with this hopper! He looks like he's ready to spring and you caught that next action to be of his perfectly! Wonderful, fantastic shot and I agree, a winner! WTG! #7647382Howard B. Cheek June 19, 2009
Great macro Carol, the head-on POV and comp is wonderful.Carol L. Fowler June 19, 2009
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the comments! #7652784Val Feldman July 21, 2009
Let me be the first to CONGRATULATE you on this awesome and much deserved Finalist, Carol - Best of Luck in the upcoming rounds! #7764054Sherran Andersen July 21, 2009
Congrats Carol. Sherran #7764898ROLAN NARMAN July 21, 2009
Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Carol! #7764904Sam Britt July 21, 2009
Congratulations, another terrific finalist, Carol! #7765771Kelly S. Cavanaugh July 21, 2009
Congratulations on the excellent finalist, Carol! He looks mean!! #7766328Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 22, 2009
Congratulations on this terrific finalist Carol.Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 22, 2009
Congratulations on this terrific finalist Carol.Karen Celella July 22, 2009
You got him!! Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Carol. Best of luck in the next round. #7769256Cathy Barrows July 22, 2009
Congrats on your finalist...fab #7769537Cheryl E. Molennor July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS :)! #7769609Patrick Rouzes July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS On this amazing finalist,Carol!!! #7771940Mark Dodge July 23, 2009
Stunning details. You nailed the focus on this one, Carol! Awesome work. Congratulations as well. Very impressive! #7775660Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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