Photo of the Week - July 2, 2008

Comments

July 2, 2008 at 10:34 am

(1) Faith says:

I’m a bug-o-phobe, but this picture is pretty interesting.

July 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm

(2) Stan says:

Cool shot. Gives meaning to the term bug-eyed.

July 2, 2008 at 12:40 pm

(3) Kallie / Asian History says:

What a great shot! The colors are intense, and I love the way the veins the insect’s wings are mirrored in the foliage. Very nice!

July 2, 2008 at 12:49 pm

(4) Suzanne says:

Wow. Great colors. Creepy bug. Cool!

July 2, 2008 at 12:55 pm

(5) Photography Guide says:

Just FYI for those that are curious. This is a cicada.

You can find out tons of information about them from our Insects Guide, Debbie Hadley.

Singing Cicadas
How do Cicadas Sing
Protect Your Trees from Cicadas
Where Cicadas Live

July 2, 2008 at 1:03 pm

(6) Connie G. Thomas says:

What lovely colors! I particularly like how the veins in the plant leaves are echoed by the structure of the critters wings.

July 2, 2008 at 1:43 pm

(7) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

My daughter took a very similar close up of a dragon fly. It’s amazing what cameras can do!
I’ll have to send her the link to this!

July 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm

(8) Pamela says:

Looks like my next door neighbor!

July 3, 2008 at 4:07 am

(9) hardhhhat says:

Great shot looks very alien like so close up and all.

July 3, 2008 at 1:18 pm

(10) Tammi says:

Great shot Steph!!!

July 7, 2008 at 10:02 am

(11) Debbie says:

Wow! The colors alone are a wonderful blend, but I think the textures of the insect and the leaf really make everything stand out.

July 7, 2008 at 1:03 pm

(12) marie ancolie says:

Wery well done !

July 8, 2008 at 6:01 am

(13) sister sharon says:

great job little sister. proud of you

July 8, 2008 at 6:18 pm

(14) Roger says:

That is a great photo. I love the colors.