Here in Scappoose, “grasshopper season” is that brief period in mid-August when the rain stops for a few weeks, the mid-day temperature rises significantly, and the birds have yet to make their return appearances. This Carolina Grasshopper (also called a Mourning Cloak Grasshopper), Dissosteira carolina, is one of many that make up the majority of moving wildlife during these late summer doldrums.
Equipment:
Canon EOS 40D body
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens
Manfrotto 680B monopod with 3229 Swivel Tilt head
Settings:
F-stop: f/5
Exposure time: 1/320 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-125
Exposure bias: 0 step
