Face off
This grasshopper held its leaf, and I backed off. It had one of those ‘don’t mess with me’ looks. Taken in my magical garden in the mountains of Mae Hong Son province, Thailand.
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kevsimages
great capture….....
John Spies replied
Thanks Kev, for this creature, I ‘shot’ it but didn’t capture it
khosie
Lovinnng these pics! What an awesome shot!
John Kowalski
This one is in your face and mean looking John! I’m glad you survived the encounter, fab image!!
John Spies replied
Lucky they are small, if they were as big as us, we would all be bug poop
Charlie
Perfect plane of focus and dof!! Nice job, John!!
John Spies replied
Nice compliment, thanks Charlie
Luís Lajas
Wonderful close up… Really nice
John Spies replied
Thanks Luis. Appreciate your comment.
Dusker
He does look mean—but best is “mean photography”!
John Spies replied
Maybe more grim, or just resigned to his lot in life
David Clarke
Superb shot, John!!
John Spies replied
Nice, thanks David
bubbleblue
Wow, fantastic.
John Spies replied
Thanks for your comment bubbleblue
Yool
Your picture is featured in the Backyard Close-Ups and Macro Group well done !!!!
John Spies replied
Thanks Yool, that is really nice
Rainy
Congratulations!!
John Spies replied
Thanks Rainy, made my day again
Vanessa Barklay
CONGRATULATIONS! 2nd PLACE in the LEAFHOPPERS & GRASSHOPPERS Challenge in the Bug Hunt! Group
John Spies replied
Thanks so much Vanessa for the challenge and the congrats,,,,to all the members who voted.
Lucindawind
fantastic shot !
John Spies replied
You could really call this one ‘bug eyed’
Heavenandus777
Congrats Sweetheart
John Spies replied
Wow, I am honoured, thank you very much.
Detlef Becher
Fantastic macro, congratulations on your well deserved feature!
John Spies replied
Thanks Detlef, much appreciated
Colin Trebble
That’s a great photo, you deserve it!
John Spies replied
Thanks for the compliment Magi
Kasia-D
Doesn’t look like he was going to budge a millimetre. Great macro with a wonderful touch of humour. Congratulations.
John Spies replied
Thanks Kasia, appreciate the comment
margotmythmaker 12 days ago
John, what a joy to discover these photographs. thank you so much for posting/reposting! Beautiful work!
John Spies replied 11 days ago
Thanks Margot, my pleasure