Katydids are related to grasshoppers and crickets. They get their name from the way their calls sound. Katydids fall prey to many predators like birds, bats and shrews. To avoid falling prey easily, some katydids disguise themselves as leaves. I came across one on the ground and placed it on a leaf of a cinnamon tree. Feeling threatened, it tucked in its hind legs and stretched its fore legs forward. It sure did blend in well with the leaf!

Canon EOS 10D with Tamron 90mm ISO 100, Flash fired.