Comment from Jennifer Lancaster
I love it when these moments happen. What a great capture. He or she looks like they are staring at you! Communicating. Almost posing! Neat photo.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

thanks Jennifer for the good comments

Comment from Christine389
Always a good feeling to have your camera at hand when a photo opportunity like this presents itself! It's well captured and very interesting to view close up.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

thanks Christine for the good comments

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Brian,
A brilliant shot of this Grasshopper perched on th the end of branch bathed in sunshine that highlights it's head, antenna, body & long legs while sparkling in it's eye. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

thanks Susan for the good comments and six stars

Comment from bpellephoto
Insects and Arachnids are tough bugs to photograph Brian. Although this one ain't bad, at least its sitting still.

The 'lens side' legs are all in sharp focus as is the thorax and most of the abdomen. There is just enough light glare at the ridge of the eye socket to render it less defined. The markings on the head plate are clear and well seen. The mandibular arms are seen but softly.

The impression of antennae motion blur is not due so much slow shutter release but more a result of Quantum Mottle from the high ISO.

By increasing Exposure Compensation by +1.0 that gives you some options. Like lowering ISO to 800, 1/2500 sec., @ f/7-8.

Just a thought... Bob

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

thanks bob for the good comments and advice

Comment from Lynnmarie2
Nice capture of this cricket on a rock. Details are wonderful in this image and love the shadowing as well. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

thanks Lynn for the good comments

Comment from alaskapat
This is a bug that I have never seen before, you have captured it well Brian and I like its placement within the frame . Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is mostly good, there is a spot of over exposure near the bugs eye, it shows as a spot of purple just to the left of the eye. You might try desaturating that spot.
You have brought out nice detail in this interesting bug.
Well composed, nicely presented! ( if you are able to desaturate that purple , I will update my review)

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023

thanks Pat for the good comments

Comment from Ray Gordon
Brian, you were Brian on the spot with this one. guess you were happyto have your camera for this shot. I find insects to be fascinating and your capture shows why. Ray

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023

thanks Ray for the good comments

reply by Ray Gordon on 03-Dec-2023

You are welcome Brian. Ray

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very interesting and unique photo presented here. I like your angle which gives it a 3D effect. The background highlights this bug perfectly. Well done!!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023

thanks maureen for the good comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! Zooming in, the extreme close-up captures the locust's alien-like features, showcasing the marvel of its anatomy in microscopic detail.Great looking shot! Good luck!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023

thanks seshadri for the good comments