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The subject is rendered intentionally with emphasis on bold sections of his armor-plated exoskeleton. The powerful hind leg femur appropriately signals strength and luster by its red color, with a hint of orange-red highlighting. A large, helmeted head with a distinctively bright eye illustrates the alertness of the grasshopper and his quick capacity for flight. The milk-colored background is no less significant: It suggests many layers of grasses or wild undergrowth that might conceal the specimen from predators or provide his dinner. The scratchy texture here is exceptionally pleasing, and is a fitting complement to this majestic grasshopper. Excellent.