Large grasshopper in the sunshine, June 2010, Texas hill country

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These grasshoppers are huge, probably three inches long. Close ups like this reveal intricate and colorful patterns: they are handsome creatures.



Technical Details: Taken June 22, 2010, near Fredericksburg, TX. Nikon D3000, 70-200mm zoom lens at 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, ISO 200, slightly cropped from full frame.