Cicada on a hot day

[Paul Tong]

Hi all,

I saw many cicadas perched on branches at a park by the hospital I work. At lunch or breaks I will go there and relax to their buzzing sounds they make. I saw a praying mantis eating a cicada wow I just had to bring my camera the next day to capture them. Too Bad no mantis anywhere in sight, thats good for the cicadas though except birds

Cicada: 200mm, 1/200,f/7.1,iso400,ET tubes,flash. cropped 15% from branches.


Thanks

Paul

[scfang]

Hi Paul,

Pretty good composition and nice BG. Nit is harsh light on the head may be due to noon sunlight?

Cheers,
SC

[Paul Tong]

Hi SC,

Thanks for the comments. The sun was in front of the tree, I was behind the tree trying to get that "aura feel" from the rays hitting the cicada in front. The cicada head was just too shiny.

Thanks ,

Paul

[peacefuldove]

very nice! love the sharpness of the transparent wings..

[Paul Tong]

:applause: very nice! love the sharpness of the transparent wings..

Hi Peacefuldove,

Thanks for your comments

Paul

[Leong23]

Hi Paul

Nice and sharp. Other than the highlight on the head, you might want to close up the aperture more as the eye is out of the depth of field.

Nice work and keep it up.


Cheers

YL

[Paul Tong]

Hi YL,

Thank you very much for the encouragement.
I will keep the hard work and won't let you guys down

Thanks,

Paul

[sayhitoant]

Paul,
Despite the minor nits mentioned by the senior, this is a good shot
Really hope to see more from you

[Paul Tong]

Hi sayhitoant,

Sorry for replying so late. Thanks for the reply. I will keep trying from tips you guys give.
Thanks,

Paul