On 8/26/2011 3:55 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:52 PM, Walt Gilbert<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all,
Well, it's that time again. Every 13 years, or so, we're overrun with these
dudes. Up until the past few weeks, I thought my area had somehow been
spared their incessant, shrill drone (is that a contradiction in terms?).
But, sure enough, the sound began, and I started finding their shells stuck
to the trees, fence posts, lawn furniture, etc.
I caught this one alive, making his way up a support beam in the garage one
night as I was having a lovely beverage. I named him "Coolio" -- because I
was drunk.
Again, this was shot with my K 50/1.4 on the K-x with a reversing ring. ISO
100, f/11, 1/180 with flash.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/6078219457/
I figured I had to get a shot now, since I won't get a chance again for 13
years. Comments welcome as always.
I've heard of seven year Cicadas. I didn't know there were 13 year ones.
Coolio, eh? What would you have named him if you were sober?
;-)
Terrific shot, BTW!!
cheers,
frank
Thank you, Frank!
I'm not sure what I'd have named him if I'd been sober. Probably
something much more sensible, like Zoltar. He looks like a Zoltar to me.
-- Walt
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