We found this cricket in the plants that grow between the rocks. We thought it was a bit to marco to be collected for the project, so I took some pictures instead.
Initially I was not pleased with the result - way to much movenment from me, the wind, the grass and the cricket. But its slowly dawned on me that I rather liked the image. It may not be sharp, but it does seem to capture the atmosphere of the find.
So here it is:
You can find more macro shots at Macro Monday.
Enjoy the close ups.
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Gostei da ideia.
ReplyDeletePodemos fazer muitos safaris com os mais novos ensinando-os a descobrirem a fauna e a flora à nossa volta e a saber respeitá-la.
well camouflaged, green on green.
ReplyDeleteCool shot, Stewart! Cute cricket!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't want to meet that if it was as big as me. LOL Neat photo!
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute. I think the softness gives the photo a dreamy effect. It's also amazing to me how these critters blend so well into their surroundings.
ReplyDeletelooks like what we call a katydid. i like the image a lot!
ReplyDeleteYou are dabbling a little in photo art ... the difuse glow adds a dimension to the overall picture. And, look at the powerful leg ... I bet he can cover a lot of distance once he decides to go. Great shot, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
A soft effect sometimes can work for a photo making it all the better. Yours here is a good example of that. Well done Stewart.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It has such a soft quality...I would have thought you used a filter on purpose. I love the way he blends so beautifully with the green foliage.
ReplyDeleteI love your green cricket, Stewart!! Great Macro shot for the day!
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart!Great micro shot!!That cricket is so cute!Hope you have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteDimi..
Oh I like it, pretty green on green! Our crickets are black.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is a great shot. So ethereal. Some things just do not hold still for photos.
ReplyDeleteHe slowly crouched,
ReplyDeleteeyes focussed,
mind antenaas sharp,
keeping wickets,
as the wind came in to bowl.
But Sachin Tendulkar
at the crease
meant something else.
The ball smashed
under him
as he bent to
hold a catch,
missed,
and the leafy umpire,
simply waved
his arms in the air,
to declare four runs.....
We call that a grasshopper....not an easy feat to capture them, unless they are willingly stay in one place.
ReplyDeleteI like your cricket photo - great macro!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
A great capture Stewart, and the blurred movement adds to the scene. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture you show :)
ReplyDeleteSuper shot!!
ReplyDeleteGreat details and color.
ReplyDeleteI like it! They don't usually sit still long enough to be captured.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the little guy!
ReplyDeleteI like all the green and soft colours in this picture.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for stopping by my blog :)
I do like the soft quality of the shot. Very nice, and I'm really enjoying the green!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a dreamy shot though the cricket does not look too happy with the photographer. Like all the green. genie
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