Grasshopper On A Flower

Captured a nice grasshopper resting on a red flower.

This guy is huge hence the great detail. I think this could have been a better shot if I just re-positioned myself to get a better background. The gray background kind of bugs me.

Shot at the local park where joggers and children come to play. Also a great spot to go bug photo hunting.

Camera data and flash data listed below for those who are interested.

Camera Maker : Canon
Camera Range : EOS
Camera Model : 7D
Lens Maker : Canon
Lens Model : EOS EF-S 60 mm f2.8
Aperture Used : F 8
Shutter Speed : 1/100 seconds
ISO Speed Used : ISO 100
Exposure Compensation : 0 Step
Focal Length Used : 100 mm
Metering Mode Used : Pattern
Subject Distance : Can't Recall
Flash Used : Yes
Flash Mode : Compulsory
Flash Maker : Canon
Flash Model : Speedlite 430EX
Flash Position : Off Camera, E-TTL
Flash Trigger : ST-E2 IR Speedlite Transmitter
Exposure Program : Manual
White Balance : Auto

Camera mounted on a home made bracket. Flash mounted on bracket handle attached to a flash ballhead. Homemade diffuser was used.

Who am I? Call me a photo enthusiast. A lover of good photography, a lover of macro and close ups and even a black and white fan. Let's all just snap away and enjoy nature as it is.