______I happened to come across this little guy this past weekend whilst riding my bike. Actually, "little" probably isn't the best way to describe him, for he was quite large and could have been mistaken for a bird or Godzilla or something as equally large (and ferocious, obviously). Anyway, this formidably-sized cicada didn't really move at all since I was able to pass by him three times and still pinpoint his location each time... so naturally I had to bring him home for some picture-taking.
______And my oh my, was he ever a fabulous model, this cicada-san. Such a good model! Probably because he was half dead, weakened by the sun's hot rays, and was forced to endured some 6+ bumpy miles in the Solo cup on my bike... but hey, he still made for a swell model, yeah?
______Eheh. Whoops.
______No worries. He's merrily resting on a tree now. He'll recuperate. Honest.
17 comments:
Your macro lens is awesome! and i love that you scooped him up and carried him home for a photo-op.
did you use any external lighting for the shots?
Chic on the Cheap
Wow. You actually made me not wince from fear with these pictures. :) I'm notoriously afraid of insects, so I'm surprised I didn't slam my laptop shut at these pics! XD
They actually look really cool close-up. Though not gonna lie, I don't think I'd ever wanna be near one. :\
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ew i would have never picked him up! large insects like that freak me out. but this was so worth it! what great photos, ali!
by the way, i just wanted to let you know that i shipped your prize on Monday so it should be there pretty soon if not already?
xx
Your photography is incredible! I'm spooked by cicadas-- they give me chills-- and I really enjoyed these photos! <3 I WOULD PHOTOGRAPH A CICADA IF IT MEANT I COULD HANG OUT WITH YOU.
Tell me you did not take these photos. Because right now, I'm greeeeen with envy. You are a PHENOMENAL photographer! literally, one of the best i've ever seen and I take photography class so I've seen quite a few photos in my day. THESE LOOK PROFESSIONAL, NO JOKE! and that cicada was a good model indeed ;)
Rory
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
These pictures are AMAZING!! Is it weird that I have never seen a Cicada before until your fantastic pictures? I've always wondered what they looked like!!!!!!
xx
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Insects freak me out when I think about how damn scary they will be lifesize but you can't deny that they are truly beautiful up close and relatively small compared to us as they are. :)
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Amazing pics!! :)
p.s. I follow you now with google friend connect!! Hope you'll do the same! I wait for you in my blog! Kisses!
Babi
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Goodness Ali, have you ever entered any of your photos in a competition? Because YOU NEED TO!!!
These closeups are just stunning. I never thought I'd say that about a bug, but it's true. The details are so crisp and clear. He really does make quite the model. Aha, hope he survives!
Trendy Teal
Hehe funny post!
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his wings are beautiful
Oh goodness! The detail in these shots is amazing...the color photo is just stunning! I had no idea cicadas were so lovely. These look as though they could be in a magazine, or in a book about insects or something-wow!
The detail in your photos is amazing! Love these pics. Hope the little guy is ok.
You took really good pictures of him!
Daria from www.cinnamon-star.blogspot.com
These photos are so cool. (and it's kind of scaring me a bit since i am so afraid of bugs) BUT STILL. so amazing. The detail of the wings are so beautiful and hehe i love that picture with it's head. Definitely a very good model ;)
These are some AMAZING photos! You have one great lens (and photographic eye ;) )
xoxo,
Allie
www.sparklesandstilettos.blogspot.com
You have a great macro! I, however, would have left that little fellow on the roadway, haha!
xx
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