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Green is the new black, donchano! A translucent grasshopper and agave leaves backlit in the noonday sun.

**MSL** · 02-25-2014, 09:15 PM

it's not easy being green - having to spend the day posing for photographers ....
lovely contrast of shapes with just a few highlights for empahsis

**eaglem** · 02-25-2014, 09:53 PM

Well spotted and captured.

j2photos · 02-25-2014, 09:59 PM

VERY cool shot, Mantis are such cool insects.

**ozwald** · 02-25-2014, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by j2photos

VERY cool shot, Mantis are such cool insects.

Thanks for pointing out that it is a mantis and not a grasshopper. I live and learn!

Originally posted by eaglem

Well spotted and captured.

Thanks Eaglem - very encouraging coming from the Master of the Macro!

Originally posted by MSL

it's not easy being green - having to spend the day posing for photographers ....
lovely contrast of shapes with just a few highlights for empahsis

Thanks MSL. I think the leaves in front and back also give the picture some depth; something I find difficult to achieve in a semi-macro shot.

**MSL** · 02-25-2014, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by ozwald

Thanks MSL. I think the leaves in front and back also give the picture some depth; something I find difficult to achieve in a semi-macro shot.

I think that is partly what I was getting at when I said contrast of shapes - and I agree the bright band along the edge of the leaf helps a lot for giving some depth.

j2photos · 02-25-2014, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by ozwald

Thanks for pointing out that it is a mantis and not a grasshopper. I live and learn!

I am sorry, i didnt mean to correct you, I did not even realize you typed grasshopper. I just saw the mantis and got a little excited.

slowpez · 02-26-2014, 08:12 AM

What a beautiful shot Walter. I love the lighting. He looks like he is surveying his kingdom.

Na Horuk · 02-26-2014, 02:44 PM

Very nice capture, well done!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-26-2014, 02:47 PM

He was just sitting there waiting for you to come along and take his likeness.

**ozwald** · 02-26-2014, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

He was just sitting there waiting for you to come along and take his likeness.

Yes, and on a promise of wide exposure on a major international photographic forum he even waited until I went inside, got my gear and set it up. I've got his card if you'd like it.

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Very nice capture, well done!

Thanks for looking.

Originally posted by slowpez

What a beautiful shot Walter. I love the lighting. He looks like he is surveying his kingdom.

Thanks Susan. I was lucky he sat until I worked it all out!

Originally posted by j2photos

I am sorry, i didnt mean to correct you, I did not even realize you typed grasshopper. I just saw the mantis and got a little excited.

No offence taken. I'm always happy to learn.

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02-25-2014, 09:15 PM	#2
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	it's not easy being green - having to spend the day posing for photographers .... lovely contrast of shapes with just a few highlights for empahsis

02-25-2014, 09:53 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	Well spotted and captured.

02-25-2014, 09:59 PM	#4
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	VERY cool shot, Mantis are such cool insects.

02-25-2014, 10:41 PM	#5
ozwald Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery Posts: 728 Original Poster	Originally posted by j2photos VERY cool shot, Mantis are such cool insects. Thanks for pointing out that it is a mantis and not a grasshopper. I live and learn! Originally posted by eaglem Well spotted and captured. Thanks Eaglem - very encouraging coming from the Master of the Macro! Originally posted by MSL it's not easy being green - having to spend the day posing for photographers .... lovely contrast of shapes with just a few highlights for empahsis Thanks MSL. I think the leaves in front and back also give the picture some depth; something I find difficult to achieve in a semi-macro shot.

02-25-2014, 10:43 PM	#6
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Originally posted by ozwald Thanks MSL. I think the leaves in front and back also give the picture some depth; something I find difficult to achieve in a semi-macro shot. I think that is partly what I was getting at when I said contrast of shapes - and I agree the bright band along the edge of the leaf helps a lot for giving some depth.

02-25-2014, 10:55 PM	#7
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by ozwald Thanks for pointing out that it is a mantis and not a grasshopper. I live and learn! I am sorry, i didnt mean to correct you, I did not even realize you typed grasshopper. I just saw the mantis and got a little excited.

02-26-2014, 08:12 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	What a beautiful shot Walter. I love the lighting. He looks like he is surveying his kingdom.

02-26-2014, 02:44 PM	#9
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Very nice capture, well done!

02-26-2014, 02:47 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	He was just sitting there waiting for you to come along and take his likeness.

02-26-2014, 03:25 PM	#11
ozwald Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery Posts: 728 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown He was just sitting there waiting for you to come along and take his likeness. Yes, and on a promise of wide exposure on a major international photographic forum he even waited until I went inside, got my gear and set it up. I've got his card if you'd like it. Originally posted by Na Horuk Very nice capture, well done! Thanks for looking. Originally posted by slowpez What a beautiful shot Walter. I love the lighting. He looks like he is surveying his kingdom. Thanks Susan. I was lucky he sat until I worked it all out! Originally posted by j2photos I am sorry, i didnt mean to correct you, I did not even realize you typed grasshopper. I just saw the mantis and got a little excited. No offence taken. I'm always happy to learn.

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