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The best water in the house is found on the bathroom shelf. It is so refreshing with a slight taste of toothpaste. This glass was my master's, but now it's mine!
At the Seaford Beach Cafe
Thank you for adding this shot to your faves. I have fixed the comments. No idea why they were turned off. K
Nothing says "summer" to me quite like the all-encompassing racket of cicadas. This year, their symphony has hit such an epic crescendo that we've had to keep the doors shut—otherwise, we can’t hear ourselves think or talk. (On second thought, maybe that’s a feature, not a bug!)
Cicadas hold the dubious honor of being the loudest insects on Earth. Some species can belt out a 120-decibel tune—louder than a rock concert and painful to human ears. The deafening din is believed to deter hungry birds, and when cicadas sing in a group, it’s harder for predators to zero in on any one unlucky performer. I’m convinced that at least half the Australian cicada population has formed a choir in the trees behind our house.
This guy here was sharing the pool with me today, having a refreshing swim, which he unfortunately never learned to do. Lucky for him I have my cicada lifesaving credentials!
Fun Fact
Cicadas aren’t just an Aussie phenomenon — these noisy critters are found worldwide, especially in tropical regions. This year, cicada fans (yes, they exist) are buzzing about an event 1,547 years in the making! For the first time in over two centuries, two U.S. broods—the 13-year and 17-year cicadas—have emerged together. Meanwhile, down under, our beloved greengrocer cicadas, with their 7-year life cycle, are joining the party. A global jam session!
With over 200 known species in Australia and as many as 800 still waiting for scientific recognition, their singing is well known all over the country.
Trying to wrap my head around the maths and timing of these cycles is more headache-inducing than the cicada choir itself.
This is a focus bracket and stack of 10 photos taken with my 60mm macro lens.
Have a great week everyone!
"black in B&W" for "Looking close... on Friday!"
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Another view of the Longwood Gardens, six minutes before the show of colors, music and fireworks. (Series)
F/4.0, 82.mm, 1/6, ISO 100 Flash off (One shot/handheld)
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Tinto de verano is wine with soda and ice. It is very refreshing for the Madrid heat, but be careful, it is drunk so well that there is a lot of danger.....