Cicada 2

: Cicada 2; Cicada on an oak tree. Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro lens.; Created by: Doughough.; Tools Used: Canon 20D; Created on: July 2006; Image Views: 200; Average Views per Day: 0.3; Image Number: 27169

Comments:

Doug Hough from California on Aug 29, 2006 at 5:17 PM said:

Hi Talsi,

Thank you for your kind comments.

Doug

Talsi from WNC on Aug 24, 2006 at 11:50 PM said:

Wonderful macro - and such good detail.

Doug Hough from California on Aug 5, 2006 at 6:45 PM said:

I sincerely appreciate all of your kind comments. This was taken in Illinois, near Hanover (NW corner). I'd never seen one of these up close so I took plenty of photos.

Doug :)

Vicki (TravlynWomyn) from near Hannibal, MO - for awhile on Jul 23, 2006 at 5:54 PM said:

Doug - kudos to you on a phenomenal shot. (I wonder how it will reemerge in one of your "fantasy layers" some day!!!!). Like Karen, we hear them in Michigan and see their outgrown, drab-looking shells - but this gives them a whole new visage. I have an optical mouse with an enlargement feature, so was able to really admire its intrinsic detail. By the translucency I'd guess it had just emerged from its former shell! Awesome.

buzymomof2 from So Cal on Jul 23, 2006 at 11:53 AM said:

Wow. Another great shot Doug! I love the detail on him and I love how nature must protect him by making him blend in with the moss on the tree! Beautiful!

Shawna

Shutterbug from Maine on Jul 23, 2006 at 9:43 AM said:

Awesome photo,I have never seen one of these but I would like too.

Carol

phototropictiger from England on Jul 23, 2006 at 6:52 AM said:

You've made this insect look like an giant beast!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jul 23, 2006 at 5:00 AM said:

Hi again, Doug. meant to ask you, is it necessary to always use a tripod with this lens? thanks. am trying to decide with macro lens to buy.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jul 23, 2006 at 4:50 AM said:

great macro and interesting also, as have never seen one of these in real life. The wings are pretty.

km from TX on Jul 23, 2006 at 4:26 AM said:

Beautiful close-up with sharp detail. We hear them in August but usually just find their skin sheds.