Rooibaadjie Foam Grasshopper


Posted by Gavin Falck on Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:02 pm

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Pentax K7, Pentax 18-55 lens.  f/22, 1/180, ISO 200. When threatened this grasshopper exudes a toxic foam. 

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by SantaFeJoe on Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:39 pm
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I thought our Rainbow Grasshopper was cool, but this is really interesting.

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by Tom Whelan on Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:29 pm
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Fine capture of a showy grasshopper - splendid colors.
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by John Labrenz on Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:56 pm
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What a colorful critter!
Nicely captured.
 

by Craig Lipski on Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:07 am
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Striking subject well captured and presented.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:24 pm
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Wow- what color! You got a great take on this critter- really shows off the details and wonderful variety of textures and colors.
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by Gavin Falck on Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:31 am
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SantaFeJoe wrote:I thought our Rainbow Grasshopper was cool, but this is really interesting.

Rainbow Grasshopper

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The Rainbow Grasshopper is truly spectacular.  Thanks for the link. 
 

by rhighercat on Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:39 pm
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Brilliant colors and details! Great capture!
 

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