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29th May 2016, 06:13 AM #1
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This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
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29th May 2016, 09:10 AM #2
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
Nice specimen to share, nicely captured.
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29th May 2016, 10:19 AM #3
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
This is the largest one I have seen and he was fearless. I had to nip off a leaf for a clear shot and he just sat there.
Originally Posted by Shadowman
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29th May 2016, 11:08 AM #4Moderator
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
Are you sure you're not kidding us?
Having seen a couple of your recent bug shots, I think the Macro lens has already arrived
... and if it hasn't, CiC is going to be a scary place to frequent once you get started with it.
Can I think of anything to suggest to improve this?
It is a bit contrasty due to the harsh sunlight, so either:
Bring up the shadow detail a tad in PP (at the risk of revealing noise)
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Use something small and reflective to fill light the shadows (at the risk of scaring even the "fearless" away)
(so get as best shot you can first (like this), then, if you can arrange it, introduce a reflector slowly and keep re-shooting)
HTH, Dave
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29th May 2016, 12:17 PM #5
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
Nope not kidding. This was taken with the 18-55. It would have to be pp. Originally Posted by Dave Humphries
Are you sure you're not kidding us?
Having seen a couple of your recent bug shots, I think the Macro lens has already arrived
... and if it hasn't, CiC is going to be a scary place to frequent once you get started with it.
Can I think of anything to suggest to improve this?
It is a bit contrasty due to the harsh sunlight, so either:
Bring up the shadow detail a tad in PP (at the risk of revealing noise)
OR
Use something small and reflective to fill light the shadows (at the risk of scaring even the "fearless" away)
(so get as best shot you can first (like this), then, if you can arrange it, introduce a reflector slowly and keep re-shooting)
HTH, Dave
When I saw him he was in the shade. when I plucked the leaf... sunlight.
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30th May 2016, 02:47 PM #6
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
That's a cracker Brian.
PS
I haven't been around here for a long time.
John
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30th May 2016, 02:52 PM #7Moderator
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
This has been noted. Originally Posted by ajohnw
Good to see you back posting, John.
I agree with the comments re the image. Very impressive work with an 18-55.
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30th May 2016, 10:11 PM #8
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Re: This grasshopper is easy to mistake for a dried up leaf
I had tried to darken it a bit more but quickly started losing detail. Originally Posted by Donald
This has been noted.
Good to see you back posting, John.
I agree with the comments re the image. Very impressive work with an 18-55.
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