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Praying Mantis

© Luis Louro

Praying Mantis

Uploaded: September 10, 2005

Description

I took this shot just a few days ago, near my home, I used a tripod, because she was really still, I usually prefer to use handheld cameras when I photograph insects, give me more mobility.

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf September 10, 2005

Wonderful capture, Luis!!! #308241

Daniel Diaz September 10, 2005

Awesome Macro Luis, great details and color!! #1822058

Sylvia Rossler September 10, 2005

W O W !
Awsome wonderful capture Luis !!!!
I prefer work without too, but often the clearness goes lost with only a little breath :o)
Wow again I didn't even know there were mantis in Portugal !! #1822078

Kate Jackson September 10, 2005

Amazing macro Luis. LOL I thought she was eating her own leg at first as the stalk is the same colour! #1822163

Cathy Stancil September 10, 2005

Beautiful macro Luis ! Incredible details and great framing ! #1822250

Stephanie Lyons September 10, 2005

Whoa! Awesome macro shot Luis! One thing is for sure - you don't know how to take a bad photograph! #1822357

Luis Louro September 10, 2005

Thank you guys!!! and Kate it is his leg, he's not eating, but just cleanning!!! #1822442

Judy A. Lawhon September 10, 2005

Terrific macro, Luis. So sharp and wonderful color. #1822566

Regina M. Davis September 11, 2005

WOW this is great work. So close and clear, well done. #1823586

Nina Shields September 11, 2005

Wonderful clarity and detail; great shot! #1823974

Luis Louro September 11, 2005

Thank you Judy, Regina and Nina!!! #1825491

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 11, 2005

Wonderful job!!! Great macro! :) #1825525

Silvia Nunes September 12, 2005

Fantastic macro Luis!Beautful colors! Great job!
Por onde andas para apanhar esses bichinhos . #1826287

Ronald F. Fischer September 16, 2005

Aweseome macro! #1844478

Derek D. Dafoe September 12, 2006

Great Mantis Shot Luis !! Your gallery is very impressive Too !! #3300816

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