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Bizarre Cicada


Bizarre Cicada
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3942] (13328)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/11, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-21 0:24
Viewed: 350
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the small cicada
- Centrotus cornutus from the
- family: Membracidae
Species of the Membracidae are present in the tropics with numerous often very bizarre looking species. The latter is due to the particular form of the mesonotum which can form long and branched protrusions. This feature is also seen in the species shown here but not so spectacular as in many tropical species.

Species information
C. cornutus is widely distributed in the European and Asian parts of the palaearctic region. Its developmental cycle takes 2 years and hibernation occurs in the larval stage.
Body length: 7 - 9.5cm.

Location
Selke-Valley in the Harz-Mountains (Nature Park)

Conditions
Natutal light - ISO 200 - no wind - handheld

References
* Remane R, Wachmann E (1993) Zikaden kennenlernen - beobachten. - Weltbild Verlag, Augsburg.
* Schaefer H (1993) Die fantastische Welt der exotischen Wanzen und Zikaden. - Hofmann, Traunreut.
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  • Great 
  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1715 W: 0 N: 3896] (15640)
  • [2009-06-21 0:59]

Lieber Peter,
Das ist ein buckeliger Geselle! Wie schön Du diese Zikade fotografiert hast. Deine diagonale Komposition und die feinen Grüntöne verleihen dem Bild viel "allure". Ich dachte übrigens, diese Kreaturen wären noch kleiner.
Herzlichen Dank für Bild und Begleittext.
Einen schönen Sonntag und liebe Grüsse an die ganze Familie
Anne

A macro image of a Cicada taken with tremendous technical expertise, Peter. The image looks so very life-like.
Even the thorny branch on which the Cicada is perched contributes well to this strong and attractive composition.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Bizarre indeed Peter, & a great catch.
Glad you were able to find the ID for it and provide some information about it.
Good work.
A very interesting addition to TNs archives.
Cheers & TFS
Steve

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2009-06-21 1:49]

Hello Peter,
Indeed a very bizarre looking cicada. Excellent sharp details and beautiful natural colours. Also a very beautiful thorny branch in a good composition and taken from a nice POV.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Peter,
A nice capture of this beautiful cicada. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-06-21 3:38]

Hi Peter.
Incredible macro shot with unbelievable details of the insect and twig. Fantastic DOF, razor sharpness of the main subject and very nice well blurred BG. Diagonal composition of the shot is the best too. Bravo.
Alexei.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2009-06-21 14:20]

Superb macro, Peter!
This is a very unusual Cicada.
Excellent composition.
Nice sharpness too.

Well done,

Joe

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2009-06-22 15:39]

Hi Peter,this is really a fantastic macro! What a top quality pic,the sharpness is impressive...and my best compliments for the not easy identification too! Have a nice day,Luciano

hello Peter
this is super
so beautiful composition with very good details and good sharpness
greeting lou

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