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Copyright: Christos Saprikis (momos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 55 N: 171] (705)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): The predator with the Prey [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-08-22 3:10
Viewed: 1444
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mantis

Mantodea are relatively large, elongate insects that can reach several inches in length. Mantids have generally triangular heads with large compound eyes set on either side and usually three ocelli situated in between.
Mantodea have very flexible articulation between the head and prothorax providing it with great mobility and allowing a mantid to "look over its shoulder".
All Mantodea have easily recognizable raptorial prothoracic legs, which they use to capture prey.
Mantids are predaceous, typically feeding on insects and other arthropods, and can be highly cannibalistic. Large mantids have also been known to prey on small birds, lizards, and amphibians.

(info from BugGuide.Net)

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This foto captured with a Canon 350D + reversed Pentacon 50mm. More info Here

RawShooter essentials 2005 + Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (crop, levels sharpen)
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  • Great 
  • sway Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 303 W: 85 N: 308] (1224)
  • [2005-08-22 5:04]

HI Christos,
Nice action shot. Or is it dinner time?
Well done.
Nice composition.
Good focus on the eyes.
:)

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-08-22 6:16]

Yasu Christos!
Wonderful action macro.Clear details,colors,sharpness,POV and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Yasu Christos!
Very nice close up.It's crisp clear and razor sharp.DOF and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
  • [2005-08-23 3:45]

Wow, what a dramatic shot, Christos. Fantastic POV of this action scene. Great capture with good details and composition. Well done and TFS. : )

Great macro shot Christos, Great details and POV here. I like the way this mantid is graping its prey, Well done!

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