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Uploaded: 07/13/10 10:29 PM GMT
Hopper
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Was down in Naples Fla. this weekend at a relatives. Was walkin around outside, (He's got 2 Acres)....and run across this guy. 3 INCHES Long! Have not a clue what it is, except a VERY Big Grasshopper. Got to lookin around and Holy Cow...They were infested with them!! Eatin Everything in Sight! When I asked my inlaw, "What the Hell??" He said....yeah I know, they just came this year. Every night I go out and pick off a hundred or so, and feed em to the fish in the pond! :-)

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::0930_23
07/13/10 10:35 PM GMT
The can clear vegetation in a hurry Greg. They generally show up around here when it is dry. When you step on them it appears they were chewing tobacco. They do make good fish bait.
A very clear shot.

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.avedeloff
07/13/10 10:45 PM GMT
At least the fish are eating good. That is one big grasshopper. Amazing close up and clarity.
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.gonedigital
07/13/10 10:56 PM GMT
Wonderfully colourful Grasshopper, & such clear details, well done Greg.
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::Jimbobedsel
07/13/10 11:29 PM GMT
Is this a tribute to the late Dennis Hopper? LOL. Gorgeous close up shot of that purdy little varmint. Crackin' color and clarity.
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Logun7
07/14/10 12:00 AM GMT
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.Jhihmoac
07/14/10 12:30 AM GMT
There's the late Dennis Hopper, of course...But with me, this is always the first Hopper that comes to mind...Nice presentation...
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::jeenie11
07/14/10 2:19 AM GMT
perfection! but what a disaster they could cause. i hope the fish like them.
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::corngrowth
07/14/10 8:51 AM GMT
Ask some people in Africa, and they will tell you that they are edible not only to fish, lol.
Agree with Jen about the disaster they could cause.
Anyhow a perfect and very detailed image Greg.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.mesmerized
07/14/10 8:55 AM GMT
Great closeup and details...nicely presented too.
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::Hottrockin
07/14/10 9:15 AM GMT
Wow, great detail & color to this happy lil jumper!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::luckyshot
07/14/10 1:02 PM GMT
Greg - Outstanding DOF and clarity - the details of the grasshopper are amazing. Three inches long - it can devour entire plants on its own, but they usually move in packs. Thad
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::allisontaylor
07/14/10 2:49 PM GMT
It's a colorful shiny dude! Wonderful clear detailed close up! I can't help wondering what the fish will end up looking like?! I never wanted to go back in time until NOW... : )
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.Tomeast
07/14/10 2:57 PM GMT
You got a fine photo here..
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::OutdoorsGuy
07/15/10 11:44 PM GMT
Nice close up of this locust. It is often times refered to as the Devils Horse. A fitting name considering the damage these insects can do. Well done.
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mornalera
07/15/10 11:53 PM GMT
A very clear shot and beautiful colors on the hopper. Very nicely done.
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::biffobear
07/18/10 9:09 PM GMT
Yes they swarm..That's when they become locusts..Nice macro..R.
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.ImmortalSun
08/19/10 4:32 PM GMT
Amazing clarity on this one! You've really done a great job capturing the detail and fantastic colors of this little guy. (:
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.sunny184
06/10/12 12:32 AM GMT
This is a Eastern Lubber Grasshopper. Great shot!
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::Nikoneer
09/28/12 8:02 PM GMT
Up here in the Dakotas they've been known to eat wooden rake handles, siding, and fence posts. This would make a great page in an entymology handbook or encyclopedia.

-Nik
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