And The Beat Goes On - (enlarge plse)

Hot and Humid, insects buzzed in the air, Cicada were loud and

clear, but decided not to visit. Out front in the Garden Containers

these 2 Grasshoppers found time to 'cuddle'. I could have turned the

Container in another direction to get out of the bright sun, plus assist

my 'capture', but I did not want to disturb them. So I balanced on the

brick of the Garden Edging. Handholding proved a challenge, I fell off

a few times (I swear my neighbors must think me 'daft' by now).

Afterwards the female quickly left, but the male stuck around, guess

he must have been all 'tuckered out'. (as always your visits and

comments are greatly appreciated, many thanks, Gail)

Fantastic capture, great shot! Best regards

A beautiful result with very nice details and lighting, Gail!

 

Very nice color and detail Gail, and presented beautifully.

nicely done macro Gail....haven't seen many grasshoppers this summer but have gotten some shots of cicada's

excellent...congrats

Very good title for this image,nice details.

Great macro shot ... !! Wonderful colors and very nice title ... a big hug.

Wonderful macro shot with an unique composition.Thanks for sharinh.

My best regards.

Kallol

Excellent color, and detail, in this superb macro shot Gail!

All the best,
Neil

many thanks for your visits and kind critiques. I appreciate them very much.

Hi, Gail! You are great with macro! I still cannot figure it out and I am not happy with the most of mine. This summer I didn't practice much - got carried away with landscape, street - it is all new for me and I feel that little puppet in myself - jumping around and licking all and everybody, just being happy! I like just the right amount of dof and sharpness. Just great picture! Best regards :) Tamara

You are enjoying trying a bit of everything! Summer only lasts so long, you will have all winter to edit. Glad to see you are having fun!

Excellent clarity and dof. Love the colours!

"Cuddle" - h-mmm! Should they not be more 'aligned" for cuddling?  Exceptional clarity and colors.  Well done.

Well, perhaps Grasshoppers have a different idea of 'cuddling'. I imagine those wings do get in the way!!!  thanks Tony for your visit and support.

thankyou Pat for your enthusiasum. Sure is encouraging!

Always great to hear from you, don't know what I'd do without your hugs!

My sincere thanks for your encouraging words of critique. So glad you enjoyed this image.

I heard the cicadas again today, but none showed up. I've only gotten one capture  this season and it was not a very good one. I've only seen about half a dozen grasshoppers this year so far.

thankyou both for your visits, and for sharing your thoughts on this image, glad you found it to your liking!

Gail,

   Wonderful macro with beautiful colors, details & perfect timing.  Take care, Patsy

Excellent macro, creative post processing!

Many thanks to you both for your kind words of critique. I am glad you enjoyed this image! Most sincerely, Gail

Eccellente progetto,bella storia,complimenti !

baci paul