Posted by Brad Mangas on September 17, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Not sure why I've gotten interested in shooting insects and crawly things lately, maybe because their all over the place this time of year. I was standing in some bluestem grass just looking around and spotted cicadas all over the place. It was kinda difficult getting a decent view of one through all the grass, but this guy stood out a bit.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on September 17, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Excellent shot Brad. Not one thing I would change about this one. Well seen and captured!
Posted by Randy Wilson on September 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Yep, another winner. Beautiful warm colors, sharp, well-composed subject, and smooth background.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on September 17, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Takes me back to that little house on the prairie where I grew up . . . mostly. Summer evenings in Oklahoma were always filled with the sounds of Cicadas. Sadly, Bluestem grasses were less plentiful due to overgrazing. Nice image.
Posted by Bill Dark on September 17, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I really like this one Brad. Great color, detail, composition, and bokeh. I wouldn't change a thing either.
Posted by Tom Kennon on September 17, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Brad, I think you have the composition just right on this one. Are you using a macro or a long lense?
Posted by Merle Cook on September 18, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Great shot Brad. The comp is good with the grasses leading the eye into the frame and the oof background has a lot of soft textures to highlight the subject.
Posted by Brad Mangas on September 18, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Tom, I used my long zoom canon 70-300 @ 300mm. I really have been finding myself enjoying shooting more intimate shots. I have a macro lens on my wish list.
Thanks for asking, take care.
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7 repliesThanks for asking, take care.
Brad