Locust, Reflected

Sorry... this is kind of gross, at least, upon initial inspection. We get locust shells outside this time of year, from the locusts shedding. Anyway, I took one of them for a photographic lap around the block, yesterday.

Initially, kind of icky... but I thought the amber light reflected through the shell was intriguing, along with the idea that most things in nature have their own unique beauty.

Thanks for taking time to visit; as always, very much appreciated.

PS... maybe I should have named it "not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin!"

[Ukandie!]

Great detail!

[bkb in the city]

Very cool shot.

[Graeme Stevens]

Awesome shot

[Lynda McG]

Great shot!

[Katrina]

Very cool. Fav

[Clare Gadsby]

wonderful clarity rosie

[KarenG]

A most unique reflection of a most unlikely subject. I like the artistic visual presentation of a life gone by...

[Hayley Maxwell]

Superb detail and really interesting subject!

[Johanna]

Brr, a bit creepy, but wonderful macro with the refection

[Liz Hammond]

Er, well I really like this. Don't find it at all icky. Beautiful. Great detail & textures in the shot and I love the use of the reflection. Fav.

Would love to see a front on shot too.

[Cherrill]

This is amazing! The light you've got and the reflection really shows up the detail. Clever the things that nature does! fav!

[John Falconer]

Great shot.

[Rosie Kind]

This is amazing and an instant Fav

[Dmlangdonphotos]

WOW !! I'll have nightmares over this one !

[Dawn]

Fabulous instant fav

[Louise & Ken]

An entomologist's dream image! It IS intrinsically beautiful, and I like the way you've chosen to describe it! My own little granddaughter, Hazel, was carrying one around when Heather photographed her! They ARE fascinating!

[Stef Neyhart]

Stunning.. perfect image. I like what you said... I agree, its amazing where we can find intrigue, mystery and beauty. I really love this, but then I love bugs.

[Nick]

Fantastic. Looks very creepy.

[Cally]

Urgh! Well presented. :-$

[Marnie]

What a great image Rosie, fab detail.

[Caroline]

This is so very awesome!! Amazing light...