Winter Cicada Emerging from Shell in Saxony in along a game trail in Saxony

Winter Cicada Emerging from Shell in Saxony

by Loretta Mosley

Soft gray light falls through bare winter branches along a forest path in Saxony. A pale cicada rests on the rough bark of a fallen log, its translucent wings still folded against its body as it pulls free from a dry, tan exoskeleton. The insect's legs grip the wood with visible tension. Dead leaves scatter across the damp earth, some caught mid-motion in a sudden gust. The ground is covered in a layer of brown debris and scattered twigs. Tiny droplets of water rest on the bark's surface, catching the diffuse light. The empty shell hangs slightly detached, revealing the hollow interior where the insect once lived. The contrast between the fragile new life and the stark, leafless surroundings creates a moment of raw persistence.

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Camera Nikon D4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 100
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location along a game trail in Saxony
Date 2022-03-07
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 51.0660, 13.1669
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