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mantis snacking


mantis snacking
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Copyright: Geoff Riley (geoff135) (48)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2002-04-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon F80, Sigma 70-300 DLMacro, Fuji Sensia 100
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-12 13:44
Viewed: 1564
Points: 2
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While in The Gambia we took a trip upriver to the North Bank Division to visit the villages of Albreda and Juffureh. I spotted this fellow enjoying a juicy bee and took this shot with my SLR, 300mm lens on macro, and no tripod! The mantis was totally indifferent to this intrusion. As to the species: I think a Sphodromantis sp. is most likely.

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Hi
Great shot.
With digital we can do a lot to try to have the incredible result of detail and sharpness.
with your F80 I suppose one or two shots maximum. Without Tripd !
Live is dangerous for the insects.
Good capture

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