This is a great composition...interesting to look at and good clarity in both plant and insect...you're right, he does seem to like the attention...I think I detect a smile from him...must be tricky climbing on those thorny spikes...great shot.:Pat.

Excellent shot.. So much clarity! I like it because it really looks alien.. Maybe because I live in Minnesota and the plant looks like a desert variety, or alien because of the severe blank look in the grasshopper's eye... like a snapping turtle has. ~Ouimon~ Brainerd MN

Fantastic shot Rick. the focus is absolutely spot on. Superb work.

Wow its a good thing this little hopper is made with lots of his own little armour, with all those prickleys around..I've never seen such a close up of one of these guys...and now I have, thanx to your photographers eye...very nice work..very sharp and good colours..thanx so much for this posting.

Nice shot & comp, too bad ya got teasel growing there though, that's one nasty invasive!

Unique shot Is he posing for you? Interesting to see him busy with that pod. Excellent closeup of this guy. High marks for you..

everyone loves a good bug :)