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I was doing a bun (Bunbeam), a one handed macro! Smile
I wanted the sunlight and the blue sky as a background and he wasn't being very co-operative, everytime he saw the camera he'd slowly creep to the other side of the leaf - so it just had to be a finger (not the most natural of perches I know). This is a male, Speckled Bush Cricket. I've not seen many bugs lately so this was pounced upon with relish.

Camera:Canon S3
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:Cricket
Username:KarenFB KarenFB
Uploaded:14 Aug 2007 - 2:52 PM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Cricket, Insect, Male, Speckled bush cricket, Wildlife / nature
Votes:65

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Tom_H
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48 forum posts United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 2:56 PM
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LOL - I thought it was one of Bun's too!

Super detail, great work - and a steady hand!

Last Modified By Dave at 14 Aug 2007 - 2:57 PM
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fentiger
14 Aug 2007 - 2:57 PM
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This is a cracking shot. I am envious. Extremely well done!

Albert

Mikelane
14 Aug 2007 - 3:02 PM
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Yip thats where you would normally find a greenie .Well done
Mike

stevebidmead
14 Aug 2007 - 3:07 PM
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Wonderful capture.
Steve

Nettles
14 Aug 2007 - 3:10 PM
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LOL, what a great composition.
Superb detail, a wonderful capture.
Annette

caotiquemind
14 Aug 2007 - 3:11 PM
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Wow! Fantastic shot, great details and colour Smile

Noe

sparklep
14 Aug 2007 - 3:13 PM
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Lovely nails. Really fantastic photo. So clear and colour is perfect.

Chant57
Chant57 (e2 Member)
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340 forum postsChant57 vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 3:15 PM
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Super detail! Love the composition.
C

discreetphoton
discreetphoton (Site Moderator)
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3232 forum postsdiscreetphoton vcard United Kingdom20 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 3:16 PM
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Quote: I've not seen many bugs lately so this was pounced upon with relish.

Poor woman. Don't they feed you in Devon? Wink

Well done. It's not easy to keep the focus right like this.

piccy
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Wales
14 Aug 2007 - 3:19 PM
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Yes it must be a Devonian thing this one handed macro and a superb job you've made of it too.
Freda

Briwooly
Briwooly (e2 Member)
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450 forum postsBriwooly vcard England5 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 3:22 PM
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Fooled me Karren so the thumb nail LoL and though must be Bun, great take stunning detail

Brian..........................

imander
14 Aug 2007 - 3:27 PM
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well captured
ian

newy17
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273 forum posts United Kingdom
14 Aug 2007 - 3:29 PM
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stunning detail karen great shot.
ian.

clur
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United Kingdom
14 Aug 2007 - 3:49 PM
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Stunning close up shot Karen.
claire

cats_123
cats_123 (e2 Member)
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3572 forum postscats_123 vcard Northern Ireland21 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 4:03 PM
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excellent work
jeff

Brilane
Brilane (e2 Member)
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Brilane vcard Wales12 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 4:24 PM
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Nice exposure.
At least they don't sting, lol.
Brian

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 4:55 PM
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Superb macro. Very fine shot.
Ron

Panicat_thedisco
14 Aug 2007 - 4:56 PM
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brilliant macro.
gorgeous colours.
paige

Kool_Kat
14 Aug 2007 - 5:05 PM
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wonderful BUN type shot
Kath

bunbeam
14 Aug 2007 - 5:05 PM
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brilliant, well caught and held... love the sky background and the close up details
bunSmile

ringyneck
ringyneck (e2 Member)
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281 forum postsringyneck vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 6:04 PM
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What an amazing Cricket and detailed shot.
10 out of 10 for fingernail maintainance.
Keith.

p.s. bet we all thought it was a BUN.

janty66
14 Aug 2007 - 6:09 PM
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Super macro shot....

JohnDyer
JohnDyer (e2 Member)
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67 forum postsJohnDyer vcard England2 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 6:23 PM
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wow stunning detail
John

canonmaid
14 Aug 2007 - 6:31 PM
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Now this is the type of cricket i could watch all day!! Superb! not much else i can say.

DiegoDesigns
14 Aug 2007 - 7:26 PM
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An amazing shot and well deserved of an RC, bit of a sore subject after yesterday's result though...

Dave

Wooly
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112 forum posts England4 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 7:33 PM
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Excellent close-up. That's a very steady hand you have there.

Alan

africa
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England
14 Aug 2007 - 7:53 PM
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Excellent shot i think you have put your finger on it
terry

DolphinLady
14 Aug 2007 - 8:12 PM
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What a handsome, well groomed little critta he is.....Lovely nail as wellSmile
HilarySmile

Birdyian
14 Aug 2007 - 8:40 PM
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A cracker of a shot - wonderful detail

Birdyian

madusa1
14 Aug 2007 - 8:54 PM
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Wow just brilliant. Good work.
Madusa1.

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
14 Aug 2007 - 8:56 PM
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Wow! Thanks everyone!

Quote: Poor woman. Don't they feed you in Devon?

I only eat multi legged things if they've come from the sea!
I must admit I do like to have nice nails - perhaps thats why my garden is like it is!!

Hop-A-Long
14 Aug 2007 - 9:28 PM
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By Jimny thats a cracker.
Andy

MandsH
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England
14 Aug 2007 - 11:20 PM
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Macro is excellent, such great detail
mandy

ljh
ljh (e2 Member)
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386 forum postsljh vcard United Kingdom
15 Aug 2007 - 12:03 AM
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Outstanding detail, a wonderful capture.

paulcr
paulcr (e2 Member)
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1529 forum postspaulcr vcard Ireland9 Constructive Critique Points
15 Aug 2007 - 12:05 AM
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Absolutely superb. PAul

stevophoto
15 Aug 2007 - 4:22 AM
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Excellent macro Karen. Stunning details and beautiful colors.
Click!!!
Steve

bdettmer
15 Aug 2007 - 5:52 AM
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Great BG and detail!
Bernie

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
15 Aug 2007 - 7:06 AM
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Thanks everyone!

GlenD
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United States
16 Aug 2007 - 3:56 AM
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Nice one Karen....thought you'd picked your nose at first...eeeeewwwww! lol
Just kidding
great macro
Glen

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
16 Aug 2007 - 7:04 AM
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Thanks a lot Glen, (yeuk!) Smile

angelamary
16 Aug 2007 - 11:40 AM
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Good shot... but caught with relish? A new bait or flavouring? Smile Lovely details.

tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
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16 Aug 2007 - 7:30 PM
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Cracking shot of a well manicured fingernail Smile

The Cricket ain't bad either

Adrian

bayleaf
16 Aug 2007 - 7:58 PM
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What an amazing capture. Must have taken a lot of patience Karen. Congratulations, John.

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
17 Aug 2007 - 7:03 AM
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Thank you Angela, Adrian and John! Smile

chodge987
17 Aug 2007 - 10:19 PM
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Amazingly close. Superb! Thank you for your title recommendation.. maybe you could have titled this one... Look! A fingertip, Cricket included! Smile

Chris

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
18 Aug 2007 - 6:53 AM
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LOL! Thanks Chris! Smile

SueTurner
19 Aug 2007 - 1:57 PM
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wow - how brave !!
I like this cos, it shows a sense of scale and you have done so well with "one hand" so to speak against that rich blue sky. A cracker

spanner99
19 Aug 2007 - 4:37 PM
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wow!!! this pic is awesome!!!

I love it

steph
xx

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
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19 Aug 2007 - 6:53 PM
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Handheld?...bloomin marvelous, such pin-sharp clarity

Mike

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
19 Aug 2007 - 6:55 PM
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Thank you!

pamelajean
pamelajean (Critique Team)
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24 Aug 2007 - 9:54 PM
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Wonderful shot, Karen, a great idea, excellent detail and composition too.
Thankyou for welcoming me back, it is very much appreciated.

Ridgeway
28 Aug 2007 - 1:38 AM
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Wow,the detail you have here,from his black spots to your finger prints,and the colour,,,,jealous,,,,

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
28 Aug 2007 - 7:09 AM
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Thank you! Smile

roverfoxy9
29 Aug 2007 - 3:29 PM
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I love this - the finger and sky make it complete. Perfectly framed too. One of the best nature photos I´ve seen.

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2007 - 3:36 PM
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Thank you Andy! Smile

User_Removed
29 Aug 2007 - 5:30 PM
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Amazing detail! You must have very steady hands!

bzbee
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98 forum posts United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2007 - 6:40 PM
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Superb composition, colour and detail - you must be very proud of this one, Karen

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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3947 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2007 - 7:38 PM
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Thank you everyone!
Jane: The S3 has an Image Stabiliser (spelling?) which really helps!
Linda: It has surprised me, just how well this one was received.

StuartG
3 Sep 2007 - 7:46 PM
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Utterly superb.

brq
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United Kingdom
2 Feb 2011 - 11:53 PM
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WOW!!! Pin sharp and well composed. Love it!

Last Modified By brq at 2 Feb 2011 - 11:54 PM
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