I took the suggestion. Stationery cicada exo-skeleton

[JBW]

This is fun.

[Stagecoach]

This is fun.

Yes it is !

Congrats on the new lens Brian, I look forward to seeing more results. Watch those dust bunnies, they are going to be far more noticeable now with the smoother BGs you are going to get

[JBW]

Yes it is !

Congrats on the new lens Brian, I look forward to seeing more results. Watch those dust bunnies, they are going to be far more noticeable now with the smoother BGs you are going to get

I shall.

[Shadowman]

Nice effort.

[JBW]

Nice effort.

I think I can get to the next level with this lens

[Dave A]

Nice shot Brian. You are getting sharp images with that lens and of course your skill.

Dave

[JBW]

Nice shot Brian. You are getting sharp images with that lens and of course your skill.

Dave

and this time with the help of the tripod and a tree that didn't move in the wind

[Tony Britton]

Technically fantastic and incredibly interesting. Very well done!

Tony

[JBW]

Technically fantastic and incredibly interesting. Very well done!

Tony

I have been preparing for this lens upgrade for a while. I am curious where this lens will lead me.

[Wavelength]

WOW!!! great

[Mike Buckley]

I think I can get to the next level with this lens

You've already gotten to one of the next levels with this image. Looking forward to higher and higher levels!

[JBW]

WOW!!! great

leaving false modesty behind me... that was my reaction too

[Ziggy]

I think you are going to have a lot of fun Brian. Can't offer suggestions because I don't do Macros.

[JBW]

You've already gotten to one of the next levels with this image. Looking forward to higher and higher levels!

I have a nagging suspicion the next levels will start with reading Light Science & Magic and then a modest, make that a very modest indoor shooting area.

[JBW]

I think you are going to have a lot of fun Brian. Can't offer suggestions because I don't do Macros.

I think I will too

[Saorsa]

Now you need to start looking for the females laying eggs. They have a rigid ovipositor that inserts the eggs under the bark of trees. Once they hatch, the larvae fall to the ground to burrow in as grubs and grow for 17 years or so.