[Russt]

G’day all,

One of the kids found a cicada on the ground being attacked by ants, he rescued it and put it on a tree. Shortly it began to split it shell and emerge into its adult form, so I snapped the event for him…………

let


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gotta love bugs........

[shuttertalk]

Whoa... awesome shots, Russ!

I dunno whether to shout "cool!" or be grossed out...

[Russt]

I dunno whether to shout "cool!" or be grossed out...

Its a bit like that ST.............but Nathan (my son) reckons its cool!

[Irma]

You got really great shots of the whole process... I am sure your son is proud and very happy with those pictures...

[Russt]

Thanks Irma, I have to print them out so he can show and tell at school.....

[Toad]

These are really pretty good. My fav is #1 - but it has the shallowest depth of field - maybe a touch too shallow. Nice bug stuff thought!

[Russt]

These are really pretty good. My fav is #1 - but it has the shallowest depth of field - maybe a touch too shallow. Nice bug stuff thought!

I agree Toad................really need a macro for this type of shot. 2 is my own pick , switched to MF was able to get closer..........arrr more on the wish list.