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HAPPY T-K-W DAY!

© Michelle Alton

HAPPY T-K-W DAY!

Uploaded: December 01, 2012

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The Happiest Cicada! After possibly 17 years underground (as a GRUB) he is clearly enjoying his day in the sunshine! Perhaps he has just wooed the love of his life?
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Congratulations to all the October Winners! Pretty Near ALL the Finalists deserved higher honors, IMHO.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 59.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 01, 2012

Super catch. Great for TKW Day! #1501248

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 01, 2012

Great find and entry for today Michelle! #10444202

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 01, 2012

What The Heck?~?~?~?

This is the craziest T~K~W image ever!!

Awesome Mickey!!

Have a wonderful day!! #10444225

Jack Gaskin December 01, 2012

OUTSTANDING
Who's holding the little fellow ??

Jack #10444309

frank w. degenhardt December 01, 2012

I would rather have a butterfly or even a lady buy on my finger but I guess we have to be fair about it. It may not be the prettiest but you did get some amazing close up details. Your work ( not it) is beautiful my friend. #10444438

Monnie Ryan December 01, 2012

Pretty amazing capture, Michelle! Whoever is holding that thing must have nerves of steel! #10444493

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 01, 2012

What a capture, Michelle! LOL #10444558

Jyri Vissak December 01, 2012

Beautiful macro! Cool find! #10444810

David Phalen December 01, 2012

An amazing Macro!!

Happy T~K~W Day!! #10444979

John Connolly December 01, 2012

A remarkable image Michelle! Happy TKW Day! #10445253

Ann Coates level-classic December 01, 2012

Wow, the detail you captured here is phenomenal Michelle. #10445500

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 01, 2012

What a great shot of this handsome guy, Michelle! #10445968

Avril Young December 02, 2012

wow, awesome detailed capture...wonderful macro Michelle..

The Old Squinty Bridge in Glasgow was opened in 2006...so the next time you go there you will see it... #10446014

Nadia Paul December 02, 2012

Now that's a macro! Super detail and capture Michelle! #10446076

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 02, 2012

Yikes. I think it is staring at you. RUN! (Maybe he thinks you are the love of his life perching him on your finger with such kindness?) <--- I'd still RUN! Lol...

What a cool macro, Michelle. And what an ugly bug. So ugly it's neat!

You are brave. It could have bitten you!!

Love it!
-Laura :D #10446669

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 02, 2012

Have not see one this close up, Michelle! Incredible macro, my friend!
Not every day you get this opportunity................. #10447039

Carol L. Fowler December 02, 2012

Wow- I never looked one in the eye before! #10447613

Lana Arcemont December 03, 2012

Awesome Macro! #10449287

Carolyn McIntosh December 04, 2012

Kinda what Frank said!!! Great photo detail . .. ewwwwww on the subject matter. #10450696

Michelle Alton December 04, 2012

Being a lifelong bug enthusiast, I have to share with everyone who will listen..Cicadas are BEAUTIFUL up close. They truly are! And they don't harm anyone or any THING as far as I know. It's not my hand holding him though. I was in Trenton, NJ with Bill...HE found the cicada in a bush...apparently dying. The poor bug probably had his last smile posing for me cradled in Bill's hand. Can you see his smile? #10450725

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 04, 2012

I love these guys, their chirping is something I look forward to in the summer. Terrific close up Michelle #10450937

Janice Mezzacappa December 04, 2012

Awesome capture!!! #10450971

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 04, 2012

Okay, now I feel badly for what I said up there. I am not a bug gal and usually panic and run. I will now stop, look at him again really well and try to appreciate this very loved little bug.

First, If you love him, I love him. :D I trust your judgement.

He is a nice color of green. Pretty wings, like a fairy. He has wonderfully big black shiny eyes...and I am sure you made him feel safe in his final hours. May he R.I.P.. :)

Thank you for the education, Michelle. Fear stems from not understanding sometimes. I like him even more knowing he wont bite or sting.

-Laura :)

#10451019

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 05, 2012

I am not much for bugs but you got great details and color on this fella. #10452201

Eva Pastor December 05, 2012

Nice!
Once again ... I have an image that could be the next chapter in a story about this little guy. Maybe we should get together and write some stories with our images!
(I still don't understand TKW day!) #10452285

Rona L. Schwarz December 05, 2012

We get a lot of these fellas in my neck of the woods - in fact we call them "ugly bugs"! But I've never tried to shoot one up this close - great details and clarity! #10452859

Carolyn McIntosh December 07, 2012

Thanks for your further explanation of this poor little thing. #10454976

Linda A. Braddock December 13, 2012

Great Capture, Michelle! #10463073

Wm Nosal December 16, 2012

:) Awesome Capture, Michelle! #10466945

Derek D. Dafoe December 19, 2012

One of my favorite bugs! One of the coolest too! #10471059

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