Grasshopper

Grasshopper · 03:54 PM

I saw this guy on the garage wall when I got out of my car. Even though it was bright sunlight on a bright wall and 1/4000s wasn't quite fast enough at f1.4, I quite like the results. Hand Held and Manual.
C&C welcome

Link to larger version; https://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/5983/1_Grasshopper1.jpg

Link to larger version; https://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/5983/1_Grasshopper.jpg

Jimbo · 10-29-2008, 04:14 PM

Wow, I had to run out and get my sun glasses Gary. Maybe toning down the yellow would bring out the grasshopper a little better. Cool shot though. JIMBO

jeffkpotter · 10-29-2008, 04:34 PM

I like the way the hot yellow works with the green of the grasshopper. I also like the shadows cast by the critter, especially in the first one. Pretty neat!

Damn Brit · 10-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Wow, I had to run out and get my sun glasses Gary. Maybe toning down the yellow would bring out the grasshopper a little better. Cool shot though. JIMBO

I actually boosted the yellow Jimbo. I think I'm in a bright phase. (Also, see below)

Originally posted by jeffkpotter

I like the way the hot yellow works with the green of the grasshopper. I also like the shadows cast by the critter, especially in the first one. Pretty neat!

Thanks Jeff, it was the shadows that attracted me to it in the first place, that's why I didn't want the grasshopper to be more pronounced.

roentarre · 10-29-2008, 11:31 PM

The first shot is great. What a bright popping colour and background.

I like punchy images like that one.

dazman · 10-30-2008, 12:53 AM

I like the 1st one Gary. The larger image looks great

timbo13 · 10-30-2008, 03:23 AM

good one, Gary, almost an abstract

Damn Brit · 10-30-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

The first shot is great. What a bright popping colour and background.

I like punchy images like that one.

Originally posted by dazman

I like the 1st one Gary. The larger image looks great

Originally posted by timbo13

good one, Gary, almost an abstract

Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions.

dazman · 10-31-2008, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions.

ALWAYS look at the larger image people...you will be rewarded for your effort

Igilligan · 10-31-2008, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions.

Shoot Gary, the larger image is very different than the web size.... The textures in the popped yellow make the shot for me.... I did not 'get it' in the smaller version.

How does that + larger button thing work?

P.S did you get your steel and glass birthday present in the mail yet?

Damn Brit · 10-31-2008, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Shoot Gary, the larger image is very different than the web size.... The textures in the popped yellow make the shot for me.... I did not 'get it' in the smaller version.

How does that + larger button thing work?

P.S did you get your steel and glass birthday present in the mail yet?

That's how it works in the gallery. I don't know how.

Yes the steel and glass arrived.

I will post some shots once I get some time to familiarise myself with it. Unfortunately I'm finding it very hard to take the Nokton off my camera at the moment.

timbo13 · 11-01-2008, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by dazman

ALWAYS look at the larger image people...you will be rewarded for your effort

same here!

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10-29-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Wow, I had to run out and get my sun glasses Gary. Maybe toning down the yellow would bring out the grasshopper a little better. Cool shot though. JIMBO

10-29-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
jeffkpotter Guest	I like the way the hot yellow works with the green of the grasshopper. I also like the shadows cast by the critter, especially in the first one. Pretty neat!

10-29-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Jimbo Wow, I had to run out and get my sun glasses Gary. Maybe toning down the yellow would bring out the grasshopper a little better. Cool shot though. JIMBO I actually boosted the yellow Jimbo. I think I'm in a bright phase. (Also, see below) Originally posted by jeffkpotter I like the way the hot yellow works with the green of the grasshopper. I also like the shadows cast by the critter, especially in the first one. Pretty neat! Thanks Jeff, it was the shadows that attracted me to it in the first place, that's why I didn't want the grasshopper to be more pronounced.

10-29-2008, 11:31 PM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The first shot is great. What a bright popping colour and background. I like punchy images like that one.

10-30-2008, 12:53 AM	#6
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	I like the 1st one Gary. The larger image looks great

10-30-2008, 03:23 AM	#7
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	good one, Gary, almost an abstract

10-30-2008, 12:59 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by roentarre The first shot is great. What a bright popping colour and background. I like punchy images like that one. Originally posted by dazman I like the 1st one Gary. The larger image looks great Originally posted by timbo13 good one, Gary, almost an abstract Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions.

10-31-2008, 06:27 AM	#9
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Originally posted by Damn Brit Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions. ALWAYS look at the larger image people...you will be rewarded for your effort

10-31-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
Igilligan Guest	Originally posted by Damn Brit Thanks guys, I know Daz did but I hope you all looked at the larger versions. Shoot Gary, the larger image is very different than the web size.... The textures in the popped yellow make the shot for me.... I did not 'get it' in the smaller version. How does that + larger button thing work? P.S did you get your steel and glass birthday present in the mail yet?

10-31-2008, 03:49 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Igilligan Shoot Gary, the larger image is very different than the web size.... The textures in the popped yellow make the shot for me.... I did not 'get it' in the smaller version. How does that + larger button thing work? P.S did you get your steel and glass birthday present in the mail yet? That's how it works in the gallery. I don't know how. Yes the steel and glass arrived. I will post some shots once I get some time to familiarise myself with it. Unfortunately I'm finding it very hard to take the Nokton off my camera at the moment.

11-01-2008, 03:53 AM	#12
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	Originally posted by dazman ALWAYS look at the larger image people...you will be rewarded for your effort same here!