Predator

Uploaded: December 08, 2010 06:14:10

Description

Arizona Mantid, "Stagmomantis limbata", on the prowl

Canon 100 macro, F22, 1/200th sec; Canon 580 EX II with Ray Ring Flash

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carla Capra Anderson December 08, 2010

Hi Robert;
WOW!
The green background perfectly frames the iris (I think) and Mantis. Your timing is impeccable and his pose is classic when you think of Praying Mantis.
Congrats,
;) CC #1333828

Dennis Gay December 08, 2010

G'day *ROBERT*!

Yet another cracker of an insect close-up study to grace the gallery of the WEYG Club my good man!
Clear, crisp, well lit and exposed and displaying wonderful natural colour.
How do you train your mantids to pose so well for you? 8-)

GB
Dennis #9087254

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 08, 2010

My favorite....love this! #9087939

Freddy Bland December 11, 2010

Gorgeous work, Robert! He looks so proud sitting atop that flower. Excellent comp and details!! #9093589

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2011

STUNNING, Robert. CONGRATZ! #9172718

Dennis Gay January 19, 2011

Heaps big Aussie congratz for the elevation to FINALIST status *DOUGLAS*!!!!!

See????? I told you it was good!!!!! 8-)

GB
Dennis #9172902

Kim Andelkovic January 19, 2011

Totally outstanding.....I can see GOLD this is a winner in my books :-) #9176834

Lydia Williams level-classic January 19, 2011

Very nice Robert! Congratulations on your finalist! #9176913

Carla Capra Anderson January 19, 2011

WHeW WhO....WTG Robert.
Congratulations on your finalist award.
;) CC #9177112

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