Cool Autumn has arrived in the Mid-Atlantic states. While collecting seeds from my Cardinal Flower Vine, I found myself face to face with a beautiful grasshopper.
I’m not blessed with many close-up moments with grasshoppers. When the temperature is warm, they are fast to spring away.
I was fascinated by the beautiful details, the face and large eyes, tiny hairs and hooked feet, the sporty lines resembling the stripes on a race car along the sides of his legs. I know grasshoppers can be destructive in large numbers, but I enjoyed my encounter with this fellow as we both basked in the Autumn sunshine. The beautiful creatures in God’s world bring me joy.
LAPC #220 One Subject Three Ways
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
He looks to be a big one.
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He was, and so kind to pose so long for me.
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He looks angry. Of course I would be too if someone was interrupting my dinner with a photoshoot.
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True!
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Indeed he/she is handsome/gorgeous. I love the detailed photo of the feet on wrapped red vine.
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I did too…fascinating.
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Wonderful choice for the challenge. The details you’ve captured are terrific! Thanks for joining us!
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Thanks for offering such an interesting challenge.
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Amazingly close-up and looks like it is dipped in gold!
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Yes, it is fascinating to look closely at the marking and the colors.
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