Digital Guff
Semi 7
Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 18 August 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Semi is Japanese for cicada.
This is the shell of the cicada, which is moulted after the cicada emerges from underground.
I'm going to be away for a week or so, so this will be the last post for a little while! My first break (give or take a day) on Aminus3! Feels... strange!
Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.
I apologise in advance if I'm tardy with commenting on your blogs or returning comments during the week... I will get to you though!
Arps from Hyderabad, India
Runnnnnn The aliens have attacked...:) ... Nice macro.. but very very scary....
18 Aug 2008 5:39am
@Arps: Cheers Arps!
KIJI from valenciennes, France
I though that except the fact that the "semis" are "urusai" they are "kawaii" insects. I am changing my point of view :)
ps: nice shot!
18 Aug 2008 7:09am
@KIJI: Thanks KIJI!
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
This is some crazy macro...I have never seen anything like it. Fantastic!
18 Aug 2008 1:16pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks bluechameleon!
Dipanjan Mukherjee from Bangalore, India
A Scary macro..captured excellent details..
18 Aug 2008 2:53pm
@Dipanjan Mukherjee: Cheers Dipanjan!
@Mala: Thanks Mala!
@Farshad: Thanks Farshad!
@danthro: I'll take that as a compliment danthro!
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Super details, it is like golden armour. Enjoy your break, and come back with loads of images.
18 Aug 2008 10:51pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks Richard!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Now that's a strange looking bug. Great detail in this macro.
Enjoy your break.
19 Aug 2008 12:44am
@Laurie: Cheers Laurie!
@Lyd: Thanks Lyd!
@alla: Cheers alla!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
UGhhh...... more sleeping tablets :((
20 Aug 2008 9:07pm
@Observing: Sorry Mike...
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Wow! Here comes the monster! Super shot! (I can hear them now in concert, outside! As long as they stay out and I am in....it's fine! BUT.....they want to come inside, do you happen to know WHY?)
23 Aug 2008 4:17am
@Japanalia: I've never had a semi try to get in my house Gabriela!
@Twelvebit: Cheers Twelvebit!
timothy from Tokyo, Japan
awesome perspective-- really nice lighting as well. i have been trying to take some photos of them as well before they disappear for the season!
24 Aug 2008 10:19pm
@timothy: As of today I can't hear any at all! What's with this sudden cold snap? Cheers timothy.
@Alun Lambert: Thanks Alun!
@Putter: Thanks Putter!
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Robocop is still alive !! :-))
Have a good break, see you soon.
25 Aug 2008 9:30pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Cheers Evelyne!
@sandrine: Thanks sandrine!
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
wow -- yes -- i agree w/ Evelyne! Robocop the insect!! :) marvelous and creepy!
27 Aug 2008 8:08pm
@dj.tigersprout: Cheers dj.tigersprout!
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Great shot. Last summer, they were very loud in Hiroshima. We don't have them in Olympia.
28 Aug 2008 3:19pm
@Steve Rice: I think I envy you... all gone now though...
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Exquisite macro! It looks so massive.
31 Aug 2008 1:10am
@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thanks Luis. They're pretty big insects!
@Benoit Darrieux: Me or the bug...? Thanks Benoit!
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Awesome macro! My skin is still crawling :)
6 Sep 2008 8:51pm
@Ken McCoy: Glad to be of service Ken!
Olympus C750UZ
1/125 second
F/4.0
ISO 50
11 mm