Cicada Exuvia
Category
Macro
Location
Metamorfosi, Greece
Gear
OM-1, 90mm macro lens, tripod
Description
I visited Metamorfosi in Northern Greece in July 2025, when Ash Cicadas were emerging from the ground in their thousands and creating a continuous chatter in the trees. I saw many of these exoskeletons, or exuvia, from which they emerge into the adult form, attached to plant stalks. This one was shot backlit just after sunset, with a golden glow still filling the western sky. I focus bracketed it to bring out all the wonderful details in this perfect translucent empty shell.
Photographer
Tony North
Social Media
Instagram: tnorth67
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Website: www.artofmacro.com
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