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Praying Mantis


Praying Mantis
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 431 W: 15 N: 1870] (6743)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-10 11:50
Viewed: 701
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) or European mantis is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea. Originating in southern Europe, the European mantis was introduced to North America in 1899 on a shipment of nursery plants. Now they are found all over north-eastern America (east of the Mississippi River) to the Pacific Northwest.
The European mantis is usually 2-3 inches in length, and has shades of bright green to tan. It can be distinguished easily by a black-ringed spot beneath the fore coxae. (Wikipedia)
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La mante religieuse (Mantis religiosa) est une espèce d'insecte de la famille des Mantidae.
On l'appelle « religieuse » en raison de ses pattes antérieures qu’elle replie (quand elle est à l’affût d’une proie) comme pour prier.
C'est un insecte de 6 à 8 centimètres de long.
Le mâle est plus petit que la femelle de 2 ou 3 centimètres, ses antennes plus longues, son abdomen est plus fin, et on compte 8 sternites pour le mâle par contre 6 pour la femelle. L'extrémité de l'abdomen est différente car, si le mâle porte deux cerques comme la femelle, on observe, entre ceux-ci, deux styles et l'absence d'oviscape.
Ses pattes avant, appelées « ravisseuses », portent des piques et servent à attraper les proies ; elles sont capables de se replier. Ses yeux protubérants et très écartés lui donnent une excellente vision en relief. Contrairement aux autres insectes, la mante peut faire pivoter sa tête à 180 degrés, ce qui lui permet de suivre les déplacements de ses proies sans bouger le corps. Elle possède deux yeux composés (ou à facettes) constitués d'ommatidies et trois ocelles (yeux simples) entre les antennes. Sur la face intérieure des pattes avant, des taches rappellent des yeux. Elle les montre aux agresseurs en écartant ses pattes, quand elle veut effrayer ceux-ci. (Wikipedia)
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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-10-10 11:53]

Hello Catherine,

Mantis are very interesting insects with a special shape. You have shown it very well in your photo. The image is very sharp showing well the bidy of the inesct. Light is very fine and you have captured many delicate color tones.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2008-10-10 11:56]

Bonjour Catherine,
this is an excellent close up. Great POV and very nice BG to show of this interesting insect so well. Sharpness, colors and details are very nice.
Regards Siggi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2008-10-10 12:12]

Hi Catherine. This mantis blend in so well with its surroundings. You were lucky to have seen it. the detail and natural colours are spot on. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2008-10-10 13:06]

Hello Catherine,
A fine capture of a European Mantis taken from an unusual upside-down POV with fine sharpness and lighting to show both the underside and the gripping claws well.
Another excellent macro from you and thanks for sharing it.
Have a good weekend,
Ivan

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21076)
  • [2008-10-10 23:31]

That is a very interesting shot, Catherine.
I like the way the curled-up leaves on top of the twig balance out the mantis below.
The monochromatic palette of this image is very pleasing.
Sharp details and good lighting, and very good pose of the mantis.
TFS. : )

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2008-10-11 0:29]

Hello Catherine,
Great camouflaged colours has this mantis. Sharpness and details are fantastic. Beautiful surroundings. Funny pose looking at you.
Have a great weekend,
Peter

Salut Catherine,tu as eu de la chanche a rencontrer une manits en Grece!!J'en ai vu seulement une dans ma vie ici,excellente la qualite des details et la lumiere parfaite,bon fin de semaine,Luciano

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-10-11 8:43]

Hello Catherine, WoW what a shot. Great shot. Superb view.Ganesh

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-10-11 9:29]

Hello Catherine
What a magnificent capture of this Praying Mantis so sharp and clear. I like a lot the horizontal composition showing its 'belly', and the eye-contact.
Superb job.
My compliments and best regards
Maite

hello catherine,
perfect close up and perspective!
thx 4 sharing it!!
rgds,
georgia

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