More Backyard Finds

This week, I've been having more fun with photographic nature walks in our backyard.

snail

cicada shell

live cicada - this photo actually turned out pretty funny. I was kind of in a precarious position with one leg on the spa and the other on the windowsill. I got closer and closer to this little guy as I took photos. All of a sudden, he took off flying (& buzzing, of course) and hit me in the face. Boy, did I scream!!! And, scared poor Alexandra to death. I think she thought I'd been hurt, but I kept telling her I was fine. She did not think this was funny, but I did.