Tiny Rhododendron Leafhopper - feeding

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:06 pm

Hi folks,

Well this is my first successful field trip with the Nikon D80 (well I'm pleased with results anyway

).

This tiny hopper measures just 7mm (tad over 1/4 inch) long and (despite it's bright colours under magnification) would have been surprisingly difficult to spot if there weren't so many of them. They hop and fly short distances but this one is feeding so I was able to take a few shots using a monopod.

This image is a manual merge of 2 shots.

Nikon D80, ISO 200, 1/250s at f9

Bruce

Rhododendron Leafhopper - Graphocephala fennahi

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:09 pm

lovely photograph/specimen well done.

jaharris1001 · Post by **jaharris1001** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:05 pm

beautifull colors on that lil guy !!

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:43 pm

These are really "racey" looking little things but quite beautiful. Nice details in this Bruce for such a small subject, you did good

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:21 am

Thanks for your supportive comments guys - much appreciated.

Bruce

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:36 pm

You must be happy with your new toy Bruce. A very sharp and crisp photo. Great DOF With the 2 shots. I think camera makers ought to have a stack setting....takes 5 ( or whatever) shots at a pre set focus range would be great for tripod and static subjects like this. Just imagine the DOF.

jmlphoto · Post by **jmlphoto** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:17 pm

those are some great colors

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:27 pm

Doug - That would be a great feature - I would use it for sure. ...and yes I am happier now I've started to get some satisfactory results.

jml - Yes they are colourful little fellows - pity they're not big enough to enjoy with the naked eye.

Bruce