Friday, October 14, 2011

Speaking of Bugs


In contrast to yesterday's giant ants, this colorful grasshopper was also lurking about at the Desert Botanical Garden.  His size isn't as intimidating as the giant variety.  However, if he had jumped on me, I'm sure I would have jumped myself.
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12 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 14, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Me too Sharon, not because he's scary, just because he's a bug haha! He does look very pretty chomping on that red plant. Have a great weekend.

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  2. john (johneskey.com)October 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Thats a big grasshopper - I like the red against the green.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 14, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    If they had giant grasshoppers in the same scale as yesterday's giant ants, that would be even scarier.

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  4. glendaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Beautiful color on this with the red and green.

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  5. MagpieOctober 14, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Ha...and maybe screamed a little? They spit, you know. Happy Friday!

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  6. LowellOctober 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Terrific colors in this shot. These critters do jump on you once in awhile and it is an unsettling experience even though they don't hurt you!

    Have a great weekend!

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  7. JudyOctober 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Nice red plant and the focus is so good that I can see his funny little feet.

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  8. Regina KOctober 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Wonderful red plant indeed. That grasshopper looks so green next to the red.

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  9. RedPatOctober 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I've always liked grasshoppers for some reason!

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  10. EG CameraGirlOctober 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'm sure I would have jumped too!

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  11. RandyOctober 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Nice close up. It really stands out on that leaf.

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  12. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Green on red! Well spoted, Sharon, it's an awesome image.

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