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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 4/26/2008
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Hi Jen
This is the "Common Milkweed Locust" (Phymateus morbilosus) which occur over the almost the whole of South Africa (the North-Western Cape and Eastern seaboard excepted). The name derives from its favourite food plant the Milkweed(Asclepias fruticosus). The red colour is a defensive mechanism warning predators of a foul taste. If really disturbed it will excrete a foamy substance around the thorax. Females may give a threat display by raising and spreading of the wings.
This species is closely related to the Green Milkweed locust (P. leprosus) of which I have several examples in my portfolio.
Thanks for sharing!
Joggie
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Hussam AL_ Khoder
{K:79545} 4/15/2008
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(`'•.¸(` '•. ¸ * ¸.•'´)¸.•'´)
«´¨`.¸.*stunning shot *. ¸.´¨`»
(¸. •'´(¸.•'´ * `'•.¸)`'•.¸ )
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Mohammad Khaxar
{K:5118} 4/6/2008
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superb capture, love what you have done here jen!!
lovely redness in wonderful idea...bravo!
best wishes,
M.
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BILL NAGY
{K:5783} 4/3/2008
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Excellent macro of this crimson avenger. I'm sure it is a grasshopper but have no further knowledgeof it. BILL NAGY
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 4/1/2008
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This is unfortenately not my country dear Linda, i wish it was:)) It also seems like it, as I am there quite some months a year...;)) We, in Holland don't have very nice birds, all grey and brow, some black..hahaaa..nothing special, thats what makes me so curious in other countries, real girl:))
Hope your day was red and bright:) hugs Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 4/1/2008
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Tsssss.....they say men are mostly colourblind, poor you...;)))
Rather help me to find out which kind of grasshoppy this is sweety!!
JvW
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Robert Chin
{K:22282} 4/1/2008
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Very colorful little fellow Jen,beautiful capture.
Take care
Robbie
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 3/31/2008
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Excelente!, un gran acercamiento y los colores son espléndidos.
Felicitaciones!
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 3/31/2008
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Very beautiful picture my dear Jen...amazing colors,you were lucky to find this guy (if its guy:)LOL)
big hug my dear
biljaan
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Keith Growden
{K:29240} 3/30/2008
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Hello zoo keeper. Thats what we call a grasshopper or locust. Havnt seen a red one. Maybe he is mad cause someone took his leg off and he has to use that walking stick that he is about to pick up. Great shot Jen. Like the way you manouvered him to the big boulders for a better background. Hugsxx Uncle Keith
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 3/30/2008
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That red is extemely strong, Jen! And it provided a strong and unusual contrast to the ground too! The insect is very well focused with extremely nice details.
A very good work - it could be included in some natural history book.
Cheers!
Nick
P.S.: What are those small sphere-like things right after its head? Eggs? Or only the surface of the chitin armor?
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 3/29/2008
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OMG he's HUGE!! Seems there are a lot of red birds and bugs in your country my dear...what about bees? Ok just kidding, great shot dear Jen, once again I love that we're getting to learn about South Africa...you caught it in nice light, the texures and details are very good too...have a good weekend dear...Big hugs and I hope you are well!! :)
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 3/29/2008
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What's invisible? All I can see is stones...
AJ
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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You'r welcome Metin and thanks a lot for your kind words!! Jen
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Metin Kayacan
{K:2238} 3/29/2008
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Great macro, Jen,thank you for your comment..
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Wowww...you are the sweetest:) So happy you like it, really appreciate you spontaneous way of comment, its weird how I even think in bed about what will be the next shot for next morning, all excited in the morning to get it ready..loll Funny isn't it?
If you ever want to talk on msn or mail just say so.......enjoy your new day! xxJen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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I know, you can hardly see it..loll
Could be right about the colour, I tried all over the inet to look for this specie, have to look at books when back in SA..not a punishement:))
So'if this is the redblock grasshopper, what makes that me???
I'm a mess in shots, thousands here....can you see why its better for me and others to travel and shoot by myself, it takes ages and a lot of patience..lolll
Wanna join?? I could learn a lot from you...!!!
lot of regards and a little hug, Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Hallo Luc,
Mijn bron is voorlopig nog onuitputtelijk, na zoveel reizen in 30 jaar, zit er altijd wel iets tussen;)
Alleen wenste ik een betere camera te hebben en veel eerder op de kwaliteit te hebben gelet...
maar mijn herinneringen zitten van binnen, soms
helaas:)
Dank je voor je woorden Luc, liefs Jenxx
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parehan .K
{K:27453} 3/29/2008
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Great macro, Jen.!! Excellent colour and detail in him...or her.:):):):):)
Excellent frozen movement, really attracts attention, with a very thought provoking "about"..Great indeed!
100++++++++++++++++++++++
Have a great weekend my dearst friend..
parehan
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174199} 3/29/2008
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Happy weekend to you, Jen!:)))
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1301307 60
{K:44058} 3/29/2008
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Wow! completely camouflage..!! really couldn't imagine the color of this grasshopper, maybe it's to scare off the the bee-eating birds.. :)
you have just discovered a new specie of grasshopper and it will be named the roadblock grass hopper...
I knew you were a spontaneous photographer with so many variety of shots you have..
very good capture, very interesting specimen..
great shot!
regards..
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Luc Bouwens
{K:6460} 3/29/2008
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Hoi Jen
Je slaagt er telkens in om mooie en originele kieskjes te maken.
Zo ook deze.
Knap gedaan hoor.
groetjes
Luc
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Thanks Stan,
Happy you like it, specially if you know I was looking around for rhino's...loll
Have a nice weekend!! Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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It was quite weird to see a thing like this dear Dave, nothing like hiding against birds and other enemies! I was just as shocked as I he was of me I suppose;)
Hope I will catch more like these next time, be well, Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Whahaa..you're funny dear Markus:)) I wish I could have catched it, just for a minute...this was outstanding for me, like seeing an elephant:)
Nailpolish...i just use some occasionally on my toes...pink, poor creature, it would have killed him:))) Be well, Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Grazie mille dearest Ugo, for me it was like a bug out of space, couldnt believe my eyes and forgot about it as I was looking around for Rhino's which I couldnt find after all, so this was even more interesting, never seen it before in all those times I was in Africa!!
A big hug too, xxJen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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I wish I could have got closer to this jumping creature, it was so out of space, will certainly look for it again next time!
Have a nice saturday, enjoy it a lot!! hugs xxJen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Thank you a million dear Salvador, happy you appreciate the poem with it, I remembered theat one from when I was youn(ger)..loll
It seemed to suit with it, have a lovely weekend,
thanks for your always happy making shots!!
Big hug, Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Thank you dear Edward,
Thats what I thought too, funny this little stick,
could have hit me...loll
Waiting for your next exciting wildlife shots!
Have a great weekend!! Jenxx
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Stan Ciszek
{K:56854} 3/29/2008
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Yes...It's great catch,
Congrats,
Cheers,
Stan
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 3/29/2008
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What a great catch, Jen! The contrast with his surroundings is unbelievable, and you've captured it very well!
Dave.
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Markus Scholz
{K:23722} 3/29/2008
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It's definitely a grasshopper, but I think you painted it with your nail polish. Fantastic macro image!
Cheers, Markus
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Ugo Rimoldi
{K:6232} 3/29/2008
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Stupendo scatto cara Jen, i colori e particolari sono ottimi! Bravissima. Un abbraccio. Ugo
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Well...I dont agree with you dear friend..hahaaa
I think you're mixed up with human beings..lolll
Think of the birds, most males are much more beautiful, more coloured! Even with the lions, my fav animals the boys are better:))
Thanks for your complimets dear Arif, be well, hugs Jenxx
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174199} 3/29/2008
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Cute title...great photo of this fellow, and I love the poem, dear Jen!:)
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Salvador María Lozada
{K:69375} 3/29/2008
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Wonderful capture and perfect illustration of the Keats's poem.
Greats congratulations: 7/7.
Admirable...¡¡¡
Hugs,
Salvador
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Edward Ghoti
{K:5514} 3/29/2008
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Great colours Jen.
Looks like it has taken a toothpick as a weapon.
All the best,
Ed
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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)
{K:27380} 3/29/2008
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beautiful close up! nicely focused and composed with vivid colours.. very good work dear jen! i have just wonder if it is venomous.. most attractive creatures with beautiful colours in nature are venomous:)) that is why i afraid from beautiful ladies:))))))lol:)))))
comliments my dear jen,
have a great weekend
arif
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Just would love to know the name of this beauty...cant find it anywhere! Thank you carrissima Alida, I so much appreciate you warm words, I wish we just could drink a cappuccino together at you lovely town, just laughing and making streetshots together...:))) Enjoy your weekend, hoping you will have fun! Big hugsss, Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Final try!! Hahaaa
Haven't had breakfast yet, so don't talk about sh.. again please John..lolll
It was huge and I tried lots of pages on inet to find out this guys name, cant find it!!!
Happy you like it, is the weather nice over there? Here its better to stay in bed and read a book...or so..hahaaa:)
Have fun my dear friend, hugs Jenxx
ps. my reply didnt stick at first, couldnt find ot what it was..those ugly words..loll
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Alida Yolanda
{K:11523} 3/29/2008
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Dire che è stupenda è poco mia cara, ogni tuo scatto è perfetto sia come qualità, contenuto, ironia,colori, contrasti, luce e ombre, bravissima!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Haven't had breakfast yet, so don't talk about sh.. again please John..lolll
It was huge and I tried lots of pages on inet to find out this guys name, cant find it!!!
Happy you like it, is the weather nice over there? Here its better to stay in bed and read a book...or so..hahaaa:)
Have fun my dear friend, hugs Jenxx
ps. my reply didnt stick at first, couldnt find ot what it was..those ugly words..loll
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Morning dear, I was hoping you would know!! You've been to lots of the same places, its only taken 3 months ago:))
No, didn't have breakfast yet, have to lose some weight for when I leave..loll, so this might help..;))
I think its a grasshopper or cricket, what do you think????
Hoping you will be online today, any wild plans for the weekend?? Hele dikke zoen en kuss, jenxx
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 3/29/2008
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holly sh... lol... I bet that thing is BIIIIGGGG! and not nice to be on you! :-D
Amazing, I don't think I have seen a red grasshopper before, special kind and so an original photo Jen...
best regards my friend!
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 3/29/2008
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Hahahahaha...what a good title my dear Jen!!! I hope that you had already your breakfast!!!It different countries you will have perhaps this guy at breakfast...LOL!!!Kidding you...great close-up with really AMAZING colors!!Nevers een a red one!Which kind of bug is it??
Very well done...and have a great day
Hugs to you Jen!!
Nicki
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/29/2008
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Morning sweet Srna....its good to read I made your Day starting well, for saying that you made
my Day too:))
Trying to find this guy's name...nothing in my books and on inet, can't stand it...lolllllll
Have a wonderful rest of the day,
big kiss Jenxx
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/29/2008
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Good morning my dear Jenxx,
You are ... ha ha ha ... your title and this image made the start of my Day !!! Thank You !!
Great shot, great mind !!!
Hugssssssssssssssssss,
Srna
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