A portrait...

 

I think this is some sort of Cicada, like a locust.  Whatever it is, I find it fascinating.  I would like to photograph a living specimen at some point, but there is something interesting about this image, as well.  I took it on July 1, 2009...  I might eventually do a whole series of insect portraits.  I know it's been done several times before - by some really amazing photographers - but, I would hope that my portraits might bring a new viewpoint to the subject?