Praying Mantis (I)

Posted by Alfredo J. Martiz J. (Panama City, Panama) on 15 May 2007 in Animal & Insect.

Photo from a visit to Sawara.

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Comments (9)

Behrooz from Tehran, Iran

You must be kidding me. This is fantastic shot Alfredo!!!! I can't wait to see the others. Is that duotone colors?

15 May 2007 2:48am

@Behrooz: Thank you very much Behrooz, I used split toning in this photo, could be some kind of duotone, =)

DORIS from Panama

Muy buena foto. Besos, Mama

15 May 2007 8:13am

@DORIS: Muchas gracias Mom!

Jen from Jessup, United States

GREAT shot!!!
I have a couple that come visit my plants around this time of year...waiting for the perfect moment to capture them! : )

15 May 2007 8:15am

@Jen: Thank you very much Jen, I hope you can make wonderful photos of the special guests, =)

Kaori from Japan

This looks very active. He or she? is looking at you! Interesting shot!!

15 May 2007 8:15am

@Kaori: Thank you very much Kaori, the mantis was always looking, very impressive!

Duncan Galbraith from Kyoto, Japan

Brilliant take Alfredo. apologies for awol status of late. Good to catch up. I had one of these fellas jump at me once whilst attempting to shoot it...it made me rather nervy about trying again!

15 May 2007 11:23am

@Duncan Galbraith: Thank you very much Duncan, thanks to God I had no problem when shooting this fellas, I hope you can see some of the posing type of fellas in the future, =)

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

He is watching you. This is a great shot, love the detail!

15 May 2007 2:58pm

@Yvon: Thank you very much Yvon!

Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

Fantastic and horrific at a time!

16 May 2007 7:36am

@Erik: Thank you very much Erik!

paperdoll from Panama

- What are you looking at?!!! Move outta my way... E.T. passing by!!! -
Mínimo pareciera que el mancito me estuviera rofeando...
Uyyy... I remember I don't like bugs... but I like this b&w.

17 May 2007 7:08pm

@paperdoll: Thank you very much paperdoll!