Grasshopper Portrait. Blue Cypress Lake Metal Print
by Chris Kusik
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Grasshopper Portrait. Blue Cypress Lake metal print by Chris Kusik. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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A small aperture setting on the lens allowed the background to fall to black. This was taken in broad daylight on a dock at Blue Cypress Lake. This... more
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Artist's Description
A small aperture setting on the lens allowed the background to fall to black. This was taken in broad daylight on a dock at Blue Cypress Lake. This is a Southeastern Lubber. They are rather large, impressive grasshoppers measuring about 3.0 inches. Southeastern lubbers are flightless, although not wingless. They move from place to place primarily by walking, but are capable of jumping short distances. Adults of this species are yellow, spotted black, with red coloration under their wings. Southeastern lubbers are most often found in open pinewoods, weedy fields and the vegetation along roadsides. Their preferred diet includes the foliage of citrus, vegetables and ornamental plants. Lubbers have at their disposal a variety of relatively unpalatable means of defending themselves against threats from other animals. The bright coloration and patterning on a lubber's shell is a warning pattern to predators that they are unpalatable to downright poisonous. Lubbers ingest and assimilate subs...
About Chris Kusik
Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...
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Chris Kusik
Thanks for the comment, vote and favorite Cyril. You have an awesome gallery!
Cyril Maza
Very good capture! v/F
Chris Kusik
Thank Dan! These guys are built like a Sherman tank.
Daniel Hebard
Fantastic processing.
Chris Kusik
Thanks for the feature Bob!
Chris Kusik
Thanks, Branko!
Branko Jovanovic
very nice ...v&f&pint