CICADA

[sh73]

Shooting data: Model:Canon EOS 5D Exposure Time:1/160 seconds F Number:F/16 Exposure program:Manual Control ISO Speed:400 Date Taken:2008:04:06 08:05:56 Shutter Speed:1/166 Exposure Compensation:0 Metering Mode:Pattern Flash Mode:Flash fired, compulsory flash mode Focal Length:65 mm Color Space:sRGB Exposure mode:1 White balance:1

little one
5x1
have a nice day

[SteB]

Very nice composition, lighting and detail. It is a good looking image, especially for the magnification. I would suggest a touch of noise reduction on the background and possibly slightly less sharpening.

[mcdesign]

I agree with the above, when sharpening, go to EDIT, Fade Unsharp Mask, 100% luminosity, that will get rid of the halo that is around parts of the image, (perhaps try Smart Sharpen, it isn't so harsh, set the radius to about 0.4 and adjust the Amount slider so that it is just right), the fade sharpening applies to this too. Love the colour and detail.

[William]

This is very nice Lovely subject and background and an efficient composition.

[pointr]

An amazing insect,thanks for showing it. regards Trevor

[SteB]

SORRY
I try to change the picture with no success
here is a better one

thank you all

[SteB]

Hi sh73

I hope you didn't mind, but I changed your link to show the image which is OK as long as it is a different version of the same image. You can only edit your original post within 24 hours of posting it.

[kliton77]

exellent subject compo & bg work well cong

[Toby]

not a Cicada but a Planthopper nymph, the feathering at the back is crystallized waste product I believe. Anyway nice detailed shot.

[sh73]

first,I am sorry about my English !

thank you Toby !
''the feathering at the back is crystallized waste product I believe''
based on what I see,this feathering open like a ''Badminton'' when the planthopper jump,and it help him to slow down
and land safely.

[Juza]

Congratulations sh73! This photo has been chosen as "Macro & Flora" Photo of the week !

[manos]

Congratulations sh73!

[CPR]

Congrats for the POTW

[William]

Big congrats!!! Well done

[SteB]

A big contrats again on POTW sh73 - nice one.