Grasshopper on a Sunflower Bud - Macro Nature Photography
A grasshopper sits poised on the green sepals of an unopened sunflower, its antennae swept back and hind legs coiled as if deciding whether to leap or linger. The side profile reveals every detail of its armored body the herringbone pattern of the folded wings, the spurred legs, the alert tilt of the head. Around it, the sunflower's fuzzy stems and curling bracts create a lush jungle of texture, the soft lavender blur of a distant stem adding an unexpected touch of color to the green-on-green palette. The tight framing places the viewer right inside the insect's world, where a single leaf is a landing pad and a flower bud is a fortress.
About this print
Each print is produced in a small, signed edition. Sizes range from 12×16 in to 30×40 in across nine formats — pick the one that fits your wall, not the one closest to standard. Custom sizes available on request: write to me.
Materials & Care
Fine Art Print — archival 308 gsm cotton rag, pigment inks, 100+ year display life. Frame behind glass or float-mount.
Canvas — gallery-wrap on a 1.5 in poplar stretcher, satin laminate, ready to hang.
Framed — fine art print, mounted, matted, and framed in a thin black or natural wood profile under museum glass.
Metal — image infused into brushed aluminum, float-mounted with a hidden bracket.
Acrylic — face-mounted under 4 mm acrylic, polished edges, hung with a recessed cleat.
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve the inks.
Shipping & returns
Prints ship from the studio within 5–7 business days, made to order. Worldwide tracked shipping. Each print is rolled in an archival tube (or crated for framed/glass/metal/acrylic).
If a print arrives damaged, send a photo within 7 days of delivery and I'll replace it. Because every print is made to order, returns for change-of-mind aren't accepted — but if you're not sure about size or material, write to me before ordering and I'll help you pick.
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