On 8/27/2011 12:38 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
On 8/27/2011 12:07 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote:
On 8/26/2011 3:55 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:52 PM, Walt Gilbert<[email protected]>
wrote:
Hi all,
Well, it's that time again. Every 13 years, or so, we're overrun
with these
dudes. Up until the past few weeks, I thought my area had somehow
been
spared their incessant, shrill drone (is that a contradiction in
terms?).
But, sure enough, the sound began, and I started finding their
shells stuck
to the trees, fence posts, lawn furniture, etc.
I caught this one alive, making his way up a support beam in the
garage one
night as I was having a lovely beverage. I named him "Coolio" --
because I
was drunk.
Again, this was shot with my K 50/1.4 on the K-x with a reversing
ring. ISO
100, f/11, 1/180 with flash.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/6078219457/
I figured I had to get a shot now, since I won't get a chance again
for 13
years. Comments welcome as always.
I've heard of seven year Cicadas. I didn't know there were 13 year
ones.
Coolio, eh? What would you have named him if you were sober?
;-)
Terrific shot, BTW!!
cheers,
frank
Thank you, Frank!
I'm not sure what I'd have named him if I'd been sober. Probably
something much more sensible, like Zoltar. He looks like a Zoltar to
me.
-- Walt
I carefully edited my response then erased half of it, then carefully
reedited it to make no sense whatsoever.
I, too, am an alumnus of the Walt Gilbert School of English Composition
plus ferry goiter rafter slug.
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