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Copyright: Matthew Bird (Matt-Bird) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 32 N: 400] (1930)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D70S, Tamron SP AF180mm F/3.5 DI MACRO 1:1, Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG 2.0X
Exposure: f/16, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-02 22:41
Viewed: 963
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This big mantis surprised me completely. I was taking photos of a small mantis at about ground level and trying really hard to get the best angle. As I was changing positions slightly, I looked to my right and there is this mantis about 15cm long looking striaght at me from about 2 feet away. Actually closer than the one I was photographing at the time. I guess it really pays to check the area around you thoroughly before setting up. Although it is nice to be surprised.
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-11-03 6:48]

Hello Matthew,
Wonderful portrait of preying mantis.Clear eyes are amazing.I liked POV,details,framing,DOF you managed and composition a lot.
TFS...:-)

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2171 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2006-11-03 7:17]

Hi Matt

Another splendid photo of this impressive mantis!
The details are clean and sharp, the colors are very beautiful and the DOF is impecable!
Great framing and compo.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi Matt,
an excellent shot on this Mantid. Your fill flash exposure looks spot on here. The colors and detail look very good. It is amazing how well they blend into the surrounds for being such a unique looking creature.
Scott

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 6 N: 1106] (3191)
  • [2006-11-03 12:24]

Hi Matt,
Great macro capture of this cool mantis.
I loev the eye details:)
Nice photo with good pov,note,colors,frame and blurred bg.TFS
Chris

HI Matthew,
impressive eyes, I like this shot.
A wonderful mantis, very well done, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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