{"id":132600,"date":"2024-08-17T02:45:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T07:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=132600"},"modified":"2024-08-16T18:17:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T23:17:05","slug":"cicada-shell-and-the-photographer-who-took-the-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/08\/17\/cicada-shell-and-the-photographer-who-took-the-image\/","title":{"rendered":"Cicada Shell And The Photographer Who Took The Image"},"content":{"rendered":"

This cicada shell on a pine tree was photographed by little old me in Arkansas yesterday. The photo of me taking this image is by my dear friend, Steve Creek.<\/p>\n

\"CicadaCicada shell on a pine tree \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f13, 1\/50, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I knew the cicada shells, or exuviae, had been on the trees for nearly a week, and I finally took images of them yesterday. I would have loved to photograph the cicadas emerging from their shells, but sadly, I didn’t get to see that happen. Maybe next year I will.<\/p>\n

I love hearing the cicadas, even though they are quite noisy.<\/p>\n

I’ve taken a few images of cicadas this summer but haven’t processed them yet. One was on a leaf on a tree, and the other had been paralyzed by an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp. See Steve’s interesting post about those wasps here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MiaMia McPherson photographing a cicada shell on a tree – By Steve Creek, used with permission
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Then there’s this photo of me taking pictures of cicada shells, taken by Steve Creek. No, I didn\u2019t know my photo was being taken, but I don\u2019t mind that Steve took it. I’m just more comfortable behind a camera than I am in front of one.<\/p>\n

The background of this photo is a garden shed. Not pretty, but a lot of garden sheds aren’t. They are simply utilitarian in nature.<\/p>\n

In case you\u2019re wondering, my hat says “Just Breathe” and shows a dandelion seed head with a few seeds floating away. As an Army Brat, I\u2019ve always considered myself a dandelion, blooming wherever I’m planted. I wear that hat often.<\/p>\n

And now you know the rest of the story.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my insect and spider photos plus facts and information about them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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