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Cicada Portrait
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Cicada Portrait

by Tom Lusk

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 30, 201379 views2 comments
Taken just after she (he) was finished mating. I tend to think this is a female as the other one took off (very noisily) after the deed was done. :wink:

Nikon D300; 150 macro; f13@1/160th; ISO 500; HH; cropped by approx. 40% to take out OOF sections.

All comments and suggestions most welcome.

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on August 31, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Fine macro portrait of this cicada, Tom. An excellent comp with a nice low perspective, and you certainly got up close and personal while maintaining excellent detail.
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 2, 2013 at 5:32 AM
Striking view, Tom, with some great detail. I would say the dof is perfect and the viewpoint allows for a close study of the insect.
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