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Praying Mantis

© Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

Praying Mantis

Uploaded: September 06, 2012 14:04:54

Description

In a field of Petunias!

f/4, 1/80, 80 ISO, 6mm.

Have a great day, y'all! :-)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

Comments

Patricia A. Casey level-classic September 06, 2012 0

Wow! Up close and personal you are! Wonderful capture Kitty..you have a great day too! =^..^= #1484857

Robert R. Goodman September 06, 2012 0

WOW!!Sure is nice to a post Buddy.Hi Kitty,LOL!Ready to come back now.Beautiful macro,I hope everything okay!!!! #10311219

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 06, 2012 0

What a great capture of him!! #10311258

Phyllis A. Houghton September 06, 2012 0

Never saw one that close! Great macro Kitty! #10311268

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 06, 2012 0

Lovely image and details here, Ma Kitty!


Dominick #10311339

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 06, 2012 0

GREAT macro work Kitty!!! I'm glad I'm not a bug in that garden!!! VERY well done!!! <>< #10311388

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 07, 2012 0

I love these guys, and they're great for the garden too, terrific find and capture! #10311940

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 07, 2012 0

Fabulous close-up of your garden friend, Kitty. #10311975

Carol L. Fowler September 07, 2012 0

He looks BIG!!! Did you know that they can catch and kill hummingbirds? That's why I remove them away from the feeder whenever I find them there. #10312088

Tammy Espino September 07, 2012 0

I knew that did that Carol, bad bugs!! An excellent capture, Kitty! :) #10312100

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 07, 2012 0

WOW, Ma, incredible detail, tones, clarity, textures & macro work! WTG, indeed & good luck!
#10312208

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 07, 2012 0

Wow, amazing detail of this mantis, Kitty! He does look like he is praying! #10312236

Ann Coates level-classic September 07, 2012 0

I love these insects but we don't see them much here. They always look very delicate to me. A fabulous shot here Kitty. #10312257

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 07, 2012 0

Awesome shot, Kitty! Mantises are so cool, and you captured him beautifully! #10312309

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 07, 2012 0

eeeekkkkk!!! great close up of this little monster! #10312381

Barbara Waldoch September 07, 2012 0

Terrific capture, Kitty! #10312428

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 07, 2012 0

Great details, Kitty. Excellent close up. #10312754

frank w. degenhardt September 07, 2012 0

I just love these. To me they are such a blast to see, love reading all about them and their habits, one of my most favorite bugs. You captured its colors and features along with the dof of the flower beautifully my friend. Way to go. #10312761

Linda A. Braddock September 07, 2012 0

Kitty, Beautiful Capture of this Mantis! #10312862

Tiia Vissak September 07, 2012 0

a great find! #10313021

Nina Shields September 07, 2012 0

Kitty, super work; what a fascinating subject!! #10313075

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 07, 2012 0

Wonderful close up Kitty!,
Amalia #10313142

Mike Clime September 07, 2012 0

Cool macro, Kitty! It looks huge! #10313148

John Connolly September 07, 2012 0

WOW! What a superb macro capture Kitty! Great work, and it is nice to see you on BP again! #10313333

David Phalen September 08, 2012 0

A fabulous macro!! WTG Mommy Pooh!! #10313513

Thomas E. Hinds September 08, 2012 0

Terrific capture, Kitty! Wonderful pose you caught this one in! #10313576

Millie A. Talarico level-classic September 09, 2012 0

Wonderful detail and POV, Kitty~! Nice macro~ #10314835

Val Feldman level-classic September 09, 2012 0

Good grief! He looks absolutely huge and standing up on his legs like that, looks like you caught him in a bad mood! :) Excellent macro work, Ms. K! #10315356

Ellen Hodges September 09, 2012 0

Fantastic Mantis capture, Kitty!! Astounding detail!!, #10315405

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 09, 2012 0

Great sharpness and clarity, so intimidating with its larger than life look. Wonderful capture Kitty. #10315571

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 09, 2012 0

WOWZA Kitty! What a great find and presented sooo well! Love it..

jo ann c. #10315664

Phillip R. Connolly September 13, 2012 0

What a great macro capture, Kitty!! These critters have always facinated me and you have an excellent insect portrait with this one!!

Phil #10320506

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 16, 2012 0

Great capture, Kitty. #10324578

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 08, 2012 0

Amazing macro, NN! WOW!

I wonder if P.M.'s are related to stick bugs? Do you think??

Fantastic job!

-NL :D #10359954

Emile Abbott level-classic October 18, 2012 0

Wow you got him to pose for you. Outstanding details, Kitty. #10375105

Karen Bacon October 21, 2012 0

Wonderful shot Kitty! #10378061

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