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Smiling Mantis


Smiling Mantis
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Copyright: Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1548 W: 101 N: 4419] (15405)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-18 3:16
Viewed: 247
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect of the order Mantodea.

Like all insects, a praying mantis has a three- segmented body, with a head, thorax and abdomen. The abdomen is elongated and covered by the wings in adults. Females have strong and large cerci. The first thoracic segment, the prothorax, is elongated and from it arises the modified foreleg.

Mantids, with their huge compound eyes mounted on a triangular head, have a large field of vision. They use sight for detecting movement of prey and swivel their heads to bring their prey into a binocular field of view. They have a fully articulated head, and are able to swivel it 180 degrees as well as pivot it. Their antennae are used for smell.

Being a carnivorous insect, the mantis feeds primarily on other insects. However, it is not uncommon for larger mantids to consume small reptiles, birds and even small mammals.

To capture their prey, mantids use their camouflage to blend in with the surroundings and wait for the prey to be within striking distance. They then use their raptorial front legs to quickly snatch the victim. It then uses the front legs to help position the victim so it may eat it better.

Source : wikipedia
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I love this shot with the brilliant colours so much. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 50 N: 439] (2624)
  • [2008-11-18 3:34]

Great macro with excellent framing, sharpness and light. TFS.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 977 W: 5 N: 2438] (9142)
  • [2008-11-18 3:39]

Hello Pankaj,
Good details, nice colours and fine composition.
Well done, regards.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 793 W: 0 N: 1591] (7364)
  • [2008-11-18 4:37]

Hi Pankaj
Outstanding closed up image.Perfect POV and wonderful light and sharpnes.
TFS Michel

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 0 N: 700] (2771)
  • [2008-11-18 5:49]

Hello pankaj,

This is a fine portret of the mantis. You have used a fine DOF showing the insect in great details. As you have used well the light you have got well looking colors.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Other than butterfly..the mantis is a friend of yours..I remember a few others you have posted and they all come out so very good Pankaj...Excellent technique which goes more to thee teaching side...so don't worry..I am sure you learn things here...but your teaching us is what you are all about!
Bob

Hy Pankaj
You said:smiling mantis: I can imagine a kind of: I am the most terrible insect from the world (reminding olso the picture of mantis eating a dragonfly). But, I like the sharpness of the forelegs , with good details on the teeth.
Regards, Oana

Dear Pankaj
Excellent shot of this Praying Mantis,
Perfect details,colors and POV.Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 25 N: 1747] (5966)
  • [2008-11-18 10:18]

Hello Pankaj.
Great macro.I like compo and POV,perfect nice and sharp details.Good DOF and OOF background.Well done!!
Best regards Siggi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1987 W: 8 N: 5258] (17043)
  • [2008-11-18 10:24]

Hi Pankaj,

You are the Praying Mantis king! Another fantastic shot. This one seems to be hamming it up for the camera. The face is magnificent with great detail and colors. I love the raised "leg" and the pointed toe. Just marvelous against the black background.

Jane

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1446 W: 76 N: 3153] (10349)
  • [2008-11-18 10:47]

Hello Pankaj,
Fascinating portrait of this Praying Mantis. The contrasts against the black BG are marvelous. Fantastic colours, perfect POV, excellent sharpness and a great composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Pankaj,
Very good macro picture of Mantis. She must be female just looking for a male, hence the smile or does she smile also after eating her spouse? Great POV, composition, sharp details and nice colours.
TFS
Pekka

Namaste Pankaj,
it's wonderful, I love your mantis - but they are realy a little scary ...
I also had the pleasure to present a mantis some weeks ago. It was amazing to see this alien-insect and yours is realy fantastic.
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 63 N: 4087] (13166)
  • [2008-11-19 6:11]

Hi Pankaj,
Black bacground makes the mantis stand out very well. Lovely portrait with great colors, expression and details. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1992 W: 245 N: 6495] (23136)
  • [2008-11-19 13:37]

Excellent shot of this Praying Mantis,
They always have that evil, sly face on like here :-)
Very good sharpness.
Superb use of flash.
Great composition.

Well done Pankaj!
Joe

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1429 W: 128 N: 5266] (23267)
  • [2008-11-19 14:37]

Fantastic Pankaj! What a perfect insect portrait, it's beautifuland techniclly verystrong, well done!

Mario

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  • Pearl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 18 N: 85] (319)
  • [2008-11-21 7:32]

Hello Pankaj,

This really does look like a smiling mantis ;-). or even surprised to see you. Excellent focusing, lighting and POV. The details are lovely. TFS.

Pearl.

Ciao Pankaj, fantastic portrait of smiling mantis, splendid details and superb sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Pankaj.

Beautiful amantis, very good details.
Nice composition.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

Hi Pankaj,
Very sharp with excellent details, color, and exposure.
Love the POV, pose, comp, and the black BG is perfect for this one :)
Well done!
Howard

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1517 W: 18 N: 3137] (11548)
  • [2008-12-13 12:29]

Hi Pankaj

I love how vibrant this looks against the dark BG. Beautifully composed, pin sharp and with a great POV. Excellent

TFS

Karan

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