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Praying mantis


Praying mantis
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Copyright: Arjun Haarith (Arjun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 724] (3398)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, AF Nikkor 28-105 Macro
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-06 9:58
Viewed: 398
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was shot at Kalkere forest,as my previous picture.This insect is called so because,at certain situation it folds its hands as though it is praying as in the picture.

Kingdom - Animal
Phylum - Arthropoda
Class - Insecta
Order - Dictyoptera
Family - Mantidae
Genus - Stagomantis
Species - carolina


What is a Praying Mantis? The praying mantids, or praying mantises, are carnivorous insects that belong to the family. There are about 2,000 species of mantids. The biggest praying mantises are the Tenodera and the Archimantis, which are six inches long! The smallest praying mantis is the Bolbe pygmaea, which is only 2/5 of an inch, or one-centimeter. Unbelievably, some scientists agree the mantis is closely related to the cockroach. The name "mantis" comes from the Greek word for 'prophet' or 'soothsayer.' The Carolina mantid is a common insect of Eastern United States. The European and Chinese species were introduced to the Northeastern United States about 75 years ago as garden predators in hopes of overtaking the native pest population.

source:http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/mantids/praying/index.html

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Arjun
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Hi arjun,
fantastic picture. I prey like mantis, you get more points and many people appreciate your work. Good going. keep it up.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2458 W: 168 N: 7420] (23432)
  • [2008-06-06 10:09]

Hello Arjun,
What a fine capture I have as a neighbour today! This one certainly looks like a 'praying' Mantis - very well caught in a fine pose. Great sharpness and natural colours against a beautiful soft background. Very well composed too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-06-06 10:56]

Hi Arjun,

You have captured this Mantis beautifully in a true praying pose. I love the way he is looking at you - great view of the face. Wonderful details, good natural colors and an excellent composition.

Jane

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2596 W: 133 N: 7433] (23169)
  • [2008-06-06 11:11]

Hello Arjun,
A fine capture of a Praying Mantis in a pose that makes it look like a part of the twig that it is on, to resemble the OOF twig in the BG, as a form of camouflage.
Nice and sharp and well composed too.
TFS this fine image,
Ivan

Hi Arjun,

Excellent capture of Praying Mantid. Good composition, sharp details, good BG and colours.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Arjun,beautifull portrait,in this pic the position of light make a difference,very excellent sharpness and details,my best compliments,luciano

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
  • [2008-06-07 4:05]

Hello Arjun, Fantastic man. Excellent position of your camera to the subject Wonderful composition and sharp picture. Good lighting and nice note. Ganesh

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-06-14 13:24]

Hi Arjun

I love the back lighting, the sharp details and the perfect DOF. You certainly made this predator look beautiful

TFS

Karan

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