Jesus H. Christ!

[V6GTO]

We had lovely walm winds from Africa all day today, and I'm assuming that is the reason for finding this fella at the back of the beach tonight.









Martin.

PS - I've got big hands...he is 4" long easy!

>> Edited by V6GTO on Saturday 20th May 21:02

[nick heppinstall]

Wonderful markings. Nature is a fantastic thing ..

[rich 36]

Hope you washed your hands before coming in here tonight Martin

[bananagravy]

the detail in the eyes of the last one is great

Matt Stigkinson

[chim_knee]

How come he's got a full front leg in the first two but only half a one in the third photo?!

Great shots - astonishing detail.

[mr noble]

I was thinking that!! Did you pull off his front leg Martin?


Yet more great shots. You're rapidly becoming the resident bug photographer!

Greg

[football_taxi]

[redacted]

[Trooper2]

I'm thinking it's too big to be a Grasshopper, more likely a Locust, considering where it blew in from..



Nice shots, V6GTO.

[stone]

chim_knee said:

How come he's got a full front leg in the first two but only half a one in the third photo?!

Busted

[V6GTO]

The leg is bent at the knee...I can assure you all it is against my religiom to eat insects...I tried in Thailand but

Martin.

[lazyitus]

Wonderful shots, Martin.

What type of camera have you used?

[V6GTO]

lazyitus said:

What type of camera have you used?

Canon 1Dmark2N.

Martin.

[lazyitus]

V6GTO said:

Canon 1Dmark2N. Martin.

Impressive. Would you recommend as a first 'proper' camera or would it be too advanced for a novice picture taker? I assume they cost upwards of £300?

[ccharlie6]

um just a bit more than £300,

how does £2,700 grab you?

[V6GTO]

lazyitus said:

V6GTO said: Canon 1Dmark2N. Martin. Impressive. Would you recommend as a first 'proper' camera or would it be too advanced for a novice picture taker? I assume they cost upwards of £300?

They are down to a little under £2.5k at the moment.

If you "search" this forum there is a lot of good advice for 1st time SLRs.

Martin.

[lazyitus]

V6GTO said:

lazyitus said: V6GTO said: Canon 1Dmark2N. Martin. Impressive. Would you recommend as a first 'proper' camera or would it be too advanced for a novice picture taker? I assume they cost upwards of £300? They are down to a little under £2.5k at the moment.

Well, that's certainly upwards of £300.

Looking at the piccies, it certainly delivers.