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Rolenz

Cicada.

Cicada.

These insects can live underground for up to 17 years. Then when the time is right they crawl out onto vegetation, and break free from the shell. Their wings fi...
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These insects can live underground for up to 17 years. Then when the time is right they crawl out onto vegetation, and break free from the shell. Their wings firm up then fly away. Later creating a unique sound to their kind.
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camera

Canon EOS 60D

settings

settings

Aperture 4/1 ISO 320 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 50/1

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upload_date

Sep, 2016

Views

93

Likes

+33

Awards

Peer Award

+7

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

cool shot

Platinum

Thanks, was out looking for larger forms of wildlife, saw this as I moved around the tree to catch a bird feeding. Cheers Roy.

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