Cicada exoskeleton 2 of 2: side view

[JBW]

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[JBW]

Very nice.

these skeletons do offer much learning in PP.

[bnnrcn]

Is this dead or alive Brian ? It stands as if it is alive, but it looks dead

[JBW]

Is this dead or alive Brian ? It stands as if it is alive, but it looks dead

Cicadas belong to the group of beasties that have their skeletons on the outside. Crabs, lobsters, spiders are the same. When they outgrow their shell they 'molt'. The Cicada clutches onto a branch or rock and wiggles out of his or her shell. Flip the pic 90 degrees to the right to see how he is actually hanging.

[FrankMi]

Very nicely framed Brian. In this position in the frame it looks like he is actually climbing the branch and is close to moving out of view. Usually you would want more leading space in front of the subject but here it gives the impression that he has just rested for a moment before he climbs out of view.

[JBW]

Very nicely framed Brian. In this position in the frame it looks like he is actually climbing the branch and is close to moving out of view. Usually you would want more leading space in front of the subject but here it gives the impression that he has just rested for a moment before he climbs out of view.

My heart told me the crop was right but my mind couldn't say why. (seriously) Now I know why. Thanks

[JBW]

Very nicely framed Brian. In this position in the frame it looks like he is actually climbing the branch and is close to moving out of view. Usually you would want more leading space in front of the subject but here it gives the impression that he has just rested for a moment before he climbs out of view.

and just because inquiring minds want to know... are you sitting in the cockpit of the X-15 in your avatar?