3rd: Baby Hopper by ctfchallenge


27-JUN-2007	Michael Shealy

I've posted this shot before but it fit the topic so well that I just couldn't resist ":^)

Canon EOS D60 ,Sigma 150mm f2.8 EX DG Macro
1/350s f/4 @ 150mm iso200 hide exif

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ctfchallenge		30-Jun-2007 14:40
Thanks for commenting and the kind words, Tom. That freaky-faced other-worldly creature is exactly what the title implies, a baby grasshopper. It sits on a dandelion seed head and the background is grass; nice bokeh provided by the Sigma 150mm Macro lens. Cheers, -mikey

Guest		29-Jun-2007 19:22
That creature has a freaky face and the image becomes otherworldly as I contemplate the odd green background and whatever is supporting the hopper. It seems to be floating above the white fluff. Another neat one, Mikey. -tv

ctfchallenge		28-Jun-2007 06:09
Thanks for the support, CJ & Techo. Phil, I posted the EXIF for you. This was the first time out for this lens. I had literally just received it and clicked it onto the cam. I really hadn't had any experience using macro lenses at this point and didn't know what f-stop would yield what result, so, you're right, it could have used a bit more DOF. Now, I try to get at least f/6.3 or smaller; preferably f/11. The smaller the better at this range. Thanks again, -mikey

Guest		27-Jun-2007 17:45
Nice capture, I just regret the too short DOF , with no exif not easy to estimate!I easily imagine, you didn't have so much time to think about... Superb colors! phi75

ctfchallenge		27-Jun-2007 17:42
It's perfect for the challenge Mikey, and one of my favorites! CJ

ctfchallenge		27-Jun-2007 14:47
and, it's great to see it here :) The color version is perfect for this challenge. -Techo

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