Grasshopper, macro lens

Grasshopper on the screen door this afternoon. Macro photography is tough -- even when the insect is holding relatively still and the light is decent. 




Top pic was handheld, the second and third with the camera on a tripod. I used my Nikon D5100 and Nikon DX 85mm macro (Nikon calls is 'micro') lens.

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