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Sunday, 3 March 2013

Macro Monday - Backyard Cricket

A while back I was doing a backyard safari with the kids - some form of school mini-beast project no doubt.

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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25 comments:

  1. Unknown3 March 2013 at 19:03

    Gostei da ideia.
    Podemos fazer muitos safaris com os mais novos ensinando-os a descobrirem a fauna e a flora à nossa volta e a saber respeitá-la.

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  2. Carole M.3 March 2013 at 20:01

    well camouflaged, green on green.

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  3. eileeninmd3 March 2013 at 23:17

    Cool shot, Stewart! Cute cricket!

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  4. Marcia3 March 2013 at 23:58

    Wouldn't want to meet that if it was as big as me. LOL Neat photo!

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  5. Gail Dixon4 March 2013 at 01:55

    He'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.

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  6. TexWisGirl4 March 2013 at 02:18

    looks like what we call a katydid. i like the image a lot!

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  7. Andrea @ From The Sol4 March 2013 at 02:18

    You 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.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the Loose4 March 2013 at 02:34

    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.

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  9. A Colorful World4 March 2013 at 02:40

    I 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.

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  10. Sylvia K4 March 2013 at 03:00

    I love your green cricket, Stewart!! Great Macro shot for the day!

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  11. DIMI4 March 2013 at 08:47

    Hi Stewart!Great micro shot!!That cricket is so cute!Hope you have a lovely week!
    Dimi..

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  12. Karen4 March 2013 at 12:42

    Oh I like it, pretty green on green! Our crickets are black.

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  13. Anonymous4 March 2013 at 14:19

    I agree, this is a great shot. So ethereal. Some things just do not hold still for photos.

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  14. Ugich Konitari4 March 2013 at 14:46

    He slowly crouched,
    eyes 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.....

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  15. Jama4 March 2013 at 15:34

    We call that a grasshopper....not an easy feat to capture them, unless they are willingly stay in one place.

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  16. Lea4 March 2013 at 19:14

    I like your cricket photo - great macro!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  17. Valerie4 March 2013 at 19:34

    A great capture Stewart, and the blurred movement adds to the scene. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Vores have5 March 2013 at 01:16

    Beautiful picture you show :)

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  19. Cindy5 March 2013 at 01:40

    Super shot!!

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  20. Kala5 March 2013 at 02:50

    Great details and color.

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  21. Unknown5 March 2013 at 05:11

    I like it! They don't usually sit still long enough to be captured.

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  22. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 06:42

    Great shot of the little guy!

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  23. Hanne5 March 2013 at 07:14

    I like all the green and soft colours in this picture.

    And thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  24. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 04:50

    I do like the soft quality of the shot. Very nice, and I'm really enjoying the green!

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  25. genie6 March 2013 at 11:36

    Definitely a dreamy shot though the cricket does not look too happy with the photographer. Like all the green. genie

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