Emerging Cicadas

gluwater · May 31, 2007

Got a couple more shots over at David S85's place last week. I only got around to processing them last night. I think these guys are the most interesting when they just come out of their shells.

David_S85 · May 31, 2007

Those are really sharp, Nick. I haven't busted the bank yet for a 180, but man oh man!

They are extremely loud these days. I can hardly even hear the trains over their racket. And more are still emerging around the neighborhood.

Dalantech · June 1, 2007

Excellent shots Nick -love the first one!!!

David_S85 · June 1, 2007

I never knew that had another set of 3 eyes at the top of their head.

Poor Nick had so few cicadas by him, he made the trip over at midnight to get these. And he took a "short break" from work, and even drove 30 miles round-trip to get about a dozen shots. Now that's dedication to photography! His macro rig was larger than the bush one of these cicadas was on. No wonder the bug froze for the shot — must have been frightened right out of his skin!

Skippy · June 1, 2007

gluwater wrote:

Got a couple more shots over at David S85's place last week. I only got around to processing them last night. I think these guys are the most interesting when they just come out of their shells.

Hey! I didn't get no invite to come and photograph Cicada's

This is just not manners at all you guys! :nah

I've seen quite a few shells, but I have never seen one emerging with my own two eyes, ya lucky buggar!

Very impressive indeed Nick

thanks for sharing

.... Skippy
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