Critter

Now, for something completely different...I found this guy clinging to my car tire, as I was leaving for work this morning. I put him aside for later, only to discover that the week's theme is "theme-critters."

I believe this might qualify, although (admittedly) there is no "cute factor" about this shot. It's clearer on black, but you may not prefer that. ;)

My camera does focus-stacking in camera, so that is how I did this, rather than combining them in PS.

PS - thanks to all who were so nice to my "theme-feathers" shot, Imbrex. I really appreciate it, very much.

[Greg Lewis]

The closeness makes the insect seem so much more frightening. Great shot!

[Marnie]

Looks like a cicada shell to me. Love the way you've posed it with the reflections.

[Simply Amanda]

Excellent.

[*lynn]

creative shot ... cicada shell, but people around here call them locust shells

[Katrina]

Cool

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Very cool! The reflection and B&W edit double the spooky of this image.

[Lou Ann]

Perfect for the critters theme, your closeup shows every detail of his scary shell.

[Jane Pittenger]

Looks almost prehistoric

[Graeme Stevens]

awesome shot, great processing

[Rachel]

Excellent cicada shell, they look so alien.

[Cathy]

Cool and creepy!

[Cathie]

Very cool, Rosie!

[Connie Little]

A very prehistoric looking critter. A great find and capture. Wonderful clarity.

[Richard Brown]

Didn't know you could do focus stacking in camera what model is it? Great shot love the details :) fav

[Lynda McG]

Great in b&w - fav

[ChristineL]

Fascinating, I like the reflection and your processing in b&w.

[elkehochban]

He looks like he belongs in a horror movie! Well done!

[Rosie Kerr]

@rjb71 Olympus EM-1. For some reason, due to settings that I don't understand, the type of camera and time/date don't register any more upon uploading.

[tony gig]

Wonderful find and capture...Fav

[lisa]

fantastic!

[Lee]

That's a scary looking critter.

[Chris Johnson]

Whoa, so amazing! You captured such cool detail and a magnificent reflection,

[Taffy]

Brilliant -- and in camera is even more amazing! And perfect for the theme.

[bilbaroo]

A very cool shot, mind you, I wouldn't like to run into this little guy! A well-deserved finalist picture for the Critters theme: https://365project.org/blog/weekly-theme-forgotten

[katy]

Amazing clarity, Rosie! Congratulations on being a finalist yet again! Going for three for three?!

[Sarah]

Amazing macro!

[Connie Little]

Congrats on winning the Critters theme with this awesome image.