Grasshopper Love

"Grasshopper Love"

Photograph

Well, I was just trying to find something different to photograph besides the usual dahlias that inhabit Lake Katherine Nature Preserve. Don't get me wrong, they're a beautiful flower but I think I've taken them from every angle. So when these guys (or should I say gal and guy) popped into my view, I was delighted. I hope these creatures don't mind that I'm putting them on the internet for all eyes to behold. I'm told that the female grasshopper is on the bottom (hm, why did the dull, brown colors give her away) and the male is on the top. That seems kind of typical. Yet, after they have had their pleasure, the female will eat the male. (You go, girl!). My husband told me this fact of nature, but I still enjoy the shot, nevertheless. I like how the female is peeking at me and the way the peach dahlia is blurred in the background. And I'm certainly glad I didn't wait around to see her eating her dessert! Now I understand where the phrase "having your cake and eating it too" may have originated from! Photo taken with digital camera with zoom lens allowing me to get in close without disturbing them. Heaven forbid! Keep your eyes and ears open and check out every flower and leaf because you just never know.......