My Very Own Alien

My husband spotted this cicada - don't think I'd seen one up close before. Doing an up close and personal head shot sure makes him look fierce.

[Ann]

He looks scary but a great shot and a fav.

[PhotoCrazy]

Alien is right!!

[Bernadette]

fav never seen one up close either.

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful creatures :)

[Yeshanghai]

Amazing macro

[Janet B.]

We've been hearing cicadas nightly...the quintessential sound of Summer! Great observation and capture!

[jo]

Never come across one this close, usually it's only their outer cases, amazing shot. Hope your enjoying the slightly cooler weather!

[Jane Pittenger]

wonderful detail and color

[Gena Pegg]

Amazing detail and colors. Wow...Never saw one before.

[Kathleen Hinkaty]

Great macro! Love the wing detail.

[Frances Tackaberry]

Great capture!!! I had an opportunity to photograph one a couple of weeks ago... you definitely hear them, more than you seem them! FAV!

[Luise]

Looks like a cartoon character :-) awesome catch!

[Milanie]

@lygolden That's what I thought, too, Luise!

[Gayle Sears]

Fierce and comical. Cute shot.

[Janiskay]

Fantastic capture!

[Rick]

Awesome capture. Haven't ever seen one of this color. It does look like an alien. :-)

[eDorre]

Great title!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Nicely captured. Don't you just love the racket they make!

[Elsie T]

So unusual and great shot.

[ShirleyB]

Great close up. It does look rather like and alien.

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh, nice capture!

[Anja]

Great capture!

[Krista Marson]

nice detail :)

[Tony]

Fantastic captures Fav