Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by kenskid:
Nice catch. Light is great.

Play date
by Beetle

Comment by Jutilda:
I think this would be cool in a BW conversion. :~)

Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by SDW:
Wonderful detail and lighting. The colors are great along with the shallow DOF. Congratulations on the ribbon. Nice work!

Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by RayEthier:
Congratulations on a well deserved ribbon. This is truly an amazing image and I was particularly impressed with the back lighting and the effect it has on the subject.

I was ever so positive that this would do very well and am quite pleased that I managed to convince you to enter this one and not the spider image. Good luck to you in future challenges.

Ray

Play date
by Beetle

Comment by paynekj:
You've coped well with the contrast between the black and white. I just wish the background was less distracting and I hope that after the challenge is over you post a picture that shows what the white thing is! because as you've presented it, I can't make out what I'm looking at.

Play date
by Beetle

Comment by Keith_W:
Nice capture!

Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by roz:
incredible shot . the lighting and colours are extraordinary .. love how i can see suggestions of the inside of his body, the incredible sharpness and clarity .. WOW .. this is really the most amazing shot .. congrats on the ribbon and the pb .. :)

Green Jumping Spider
by Beetle

Comment by LadyK:
wow!! thats intense! i think this could have done just as well, if not better then your entry. congrats on the ribbon btw:)

Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by Melethia:
I think you entered the right one!! Congrats! And love the glow!!

Greengrocer Cicada
by Beetle

Comment by Beetle:
I thank each and every one of you for your kind words.... makes a gal feel all warm and fuzzy :-)