Still got it!

[Occulta]

While walking down the backyard this afternoon [2014/05/01] I noticed this small grasshopper sitting on the clothes line and thought it would make a good capture.
I swapped lenses on the 5DIII and then had another brainwave to see if I could still handhold and produce an acceptably sharp image - I think I have!

Canon 100mm - 400mm f1:4.5-5.6L with IS on and in mode 2.
Focal Length = 400mm
f = 9.0
1/320sec
ISO = 640

The image has been heavily cropped to about 1/3rd original. I also like the bokeh.

Enjoy.

Chris

[andyc]

Love it! Really sharp, good colours and yes the bokeh is very good :)

[Occulta]

Thanks Andy :)

Appreciate the comments.

Chris

[astronobob]

Very nicely taken, definatley one hairy shot :P :thumbsup:

[Regulus]

Good capture Chris. That lens is impressive.

[Occulta]

Thanks Bob

That small an insect does make the hairs stand out.

Thanks Trevor

A superb lens. :thumbsup:
It has been on a few eclipses and with the matching 2x converter giving 800mm effective focal length, captures the Sun nicely.


For this shot, the insect was just sitting on the line so the shot was not prepared with a tripod as it should have been. Typically I get to within shooting distance and the insect departs laughing hysterically!!!
I got lucky with this one :D

And if anyone can put a name to the insect, I think some kind of grasshopper, I would be very appreciated.

Chris

[Osirisra]

Nice shot.

Looks like a robber fly, predatory hunter.

[Occulta]

Thanks Ken for both the comment and the info.
Web images show you are spot on with the insect type. :thumbsup:

Chris

[Osirisra]

Glad to help :)

Here is the only Robber fly I've manged to get so far.


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=653824791375820&set=a.538160516275582.1073741828.53 8148602943440&type=1&theater

[Occulta]

Nice :)

Must be the punk species :D

Chris

[Osirisra]

Hahah yer :P