Miss Praying Mantis

© Rita K. Connell

Miss Praying Mantis

Uploaded: August 22, 2012

Description

f/6.3 1/400, ISO 640 aug d&m

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Arthur Bohlmann October 05, 2012

Excellent Macro Rita. I havent seen one of these guys for quite sometime #1490433

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 05, 2012

thank you she was around all summer in my front flower bed. #10356596

Arthur Bohlmann October 05, 2012

Ain't even going to ask how to indentify the males from the females. Hahahahaha! #10356603

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 05, 2012

you are to funny....this beauty was aleast 5 in. and it was the tilt of her head of course.....LOL! #10356609

Susan Williams October 06, 2012

Outstanding capture of this interesting creature, Rita. I see a little attitude and maybe a desire for a chat. The colors, details, and composition are all very well done. Nice work! #10357750

David Resnikoff level-classic October 06, 2012

Lovely Mantis.

Fantastic Creatures.

I am replying with one I took some while ago

David R #10357825

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 06, 2012

thank you Susan and David she has been fun watching her all summer #10358052

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