Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by graphicfunk:
Looks like a fun fellow. Gosh, nature has so much to offer. Good capture. Bumping from 5 to 7. I love it.

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by photom:
You have absolutely PERFECT focus and exposure on the grasshopper. The color of the background is not terribly good - but you didn;'t have much choice. The small catchlight in the eye is an added treat. Composition with more space in front and the legs close to the edge is well done. Black border is about 4 or 5 times to much. A very thin black border (or none at all) would be better for me. HAving said all that, it's a great submission overall.

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Yet another bug pic. Still, this is among the top half of the genre. Focus is perfect. I like the DOF. Colors and contrast work. Great capture!

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by tfaust:
All I can say is wow.... excellent use of dof, excellent colors... great shot!

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by ConcreteDonkey:
I dont know what ribbon you were going for ... but you got one for sure.

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by marbo:
Good focus and lots of detail.8

Schistocerca Americana (Large Florida Grasshopper)
by mattrix

Comment by AndrewTO:
Cool

Everglades Boat Rental
by mattrix

Comment by Skip:
beautiful landscape, but, for me, the words don't really add to the picture.

Everglades Boat Rental
by mattrix

Comment by alisasaur:
This photo is absolutely amazing. It's one of the five that I rated a ten. The photo includes words, and though the photo is not necessarily concentrated on the words, they are still very visable and add to the meaning of the photo. I love how this photograph makes me feel. The color of the sky is beautiful; I love how it reflects off the water. Amazing job!

Everglades Boat Rental
by mattrix

Comment by scalo:
Beautiful shot! But the words don't seem to have any context with the rest of picture.