if I am not afraid to get closer to this kind of insect i could have taken a picture of it..heheh i get full level of goose bombs just by the sight of it
WOW! I must reiterate what others have commented: great macro shot and amazing depth-of-field! Sigh - I guess I really need to practice, practice, practice if I want to get this good some day!
Super image. I keep looking for a mantis to shoot but they hide themselves in plain sight. The one and only time I caught one on film, Kodak lost my slides.
That is an awesome shot. I just love the way the camera allows us to see - so much detail - in the things we normally would never take a second look at. Thanks for sharing!
You have some very nice pictures on your blog. I have enjoyed looking thru them.
Great shot of the mantis there Marvin. I used to see those things all the time back when I was a kid growing up but now a days I seldom see them anymore.
Oh my gosh..love this..I always think they look kind of regal...and dangerous... Would love to see you posting to Nature Notes again if you have time....Michelle
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Excellent macro shot!
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awesome. great depth of field!
ReplyDeleteif I am not afraid to get closer to this kind of insect i could have taken a picture of it..heheh i get full level of goose bombs just by the sight of it
ReplyDeletea very awesome macro shot
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Ohhh! I have a macro of a mantis, but not nearly this close. He got tired of the photo shoot and jumped on me. Yeah... that was exciting!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot Jo. I love the colors in it.
ReplyDeleteNice one, Jo.
ReplyDeletePoor little bugger is buggered up.
Amazing shot with great details. Cameras show details we cannot see with our naked eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun shot! I love him!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I must reiterate what others have commented: great macro shot and amazing depth-of-field! Sigh - I guess I really need to practice, practice, practice if I want to get this good some day!
ReplyDeleteat first I thought he lost his 2nd antennae -- now I see it.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so glad he is a little fellow - instead of something I might run into face to face.
Beautiful close-up Jo. I love their eyes, they are so expressive. I swear praying mantids possess a personality.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning mantis photo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous macro! I love insect photography!
ReplyDeleteHas he a damaged eye, or is that just pigment?
Super image. I keep looking for a mantis to shoot but they hide themselves in plain sight. The one and only time I caught one on film, Kodak lost my slides.
ReplyDeleteDirectly from Outer Space, 'fer sure...
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome shot. I just love the way the camera allows us to see - so much detail - in the things we normally would never take a second look at.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
You have some very nice pictures on your blog. I have enjoyed looking thru them.
That's one awesome Macro!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what that is on his (her) eye?
If I were an insect, the praying mantis is what I would be. Female of course.
ReplyDeleteA spectacular shot Marvin.
ReplyDeleteI wish you and Jo a fantastic 2010. My it bring you much joy and happiness, peace and success.
Absolutely stunning, Jo! One of those "I wish I took that" shots. I bow to the Master.
ReplyDeleteMy best to you both for 2010, too, of course! *hugs*
Wow. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
always a big mantis fan, thx marvin
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hii,
ReplyDeletegreat macro shot. am a lover of macros. and love the way you focused the insect eyes..
a fellow photo blogger. just visited you here and found some nice snaps. Can we link exchange in the blog roll. Please inform if you willing.
Great photo, Jo! That's about as close to a mantis as I want to get.:)
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Happy New Year to you and Marvin!
This has to be the best one I've seen this week. Absolutely FABULOUS shot!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the mantis there Marvin. I used to see those things all the time back when I was a kid growing up but now a days I seldom see them anymore.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh..love this..I always think they look kind of regal...and dangerous... Would love to see you posting to Nature Notes again if you have time....Michelle
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