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The alien-insect - come closer!


The alien-insect - come closer!
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Copyright: Wishnu Garuda (wishnugaruda) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2570 W: 181 N: 4048] (16724)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi), Tamron SP 90mm 1:2.8 Di - Macro 1/1
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): portfolio of a killer [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-29 7:03
Viewed: 669
Points: 33
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here is another shot of my mantis-serie.
Mating was over and when I came back after 3 hours she was still sitting on the red flower - but alone.
And she followed every step I made very interested and with full concentration if it would be necessary to attack me.

It's realy creepy to see this insect when her head and eyes is following you every single second!
I was a little nervous because I couldn't assess this alien-insect, what will she do in the next second?!?

It was an amazing time to watch that animal, I will never forget.
But I hope to see more of them in the next years.
Today there was a telecast on TV about different mantis all over the world. The bigger ones are able to catch a 23 cm long snake, a mouse or a poor hummingbird, incredible!

So, that's for today, I hope you like the shot.
Have a nice day everybody ...

meyerd, siggi, Argus, maurydv, LordPotty, JORAPAVI, ramthakur, Pentaxfriend, uleko, hester has marked this note useful
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Ciao Sabine, my today neighbour:), you too with a great èportait of alien creature:) fantastic colors, I like a lot contrast between green and red, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hallo Sabine,
Du wieder da, es freut mich sehr. Sollte etwa dieses Mantis-Weibchen in Kampfstellung und dramatischem Hintergrund irgendwie Programm sein?? Die Aufnahme ist eine Augenweide, toll das Licht dank Blitz.
Ich begreife voll die Faszination, die von den niedlichen Tierchen ausgeht. Ich habe in meiner Studentenzeit (vor 100 Jahren) welche im Treibhaus gezüchtet, als Futter dienten Bienen, da war vielleicht etwas los!
Beste Grüsse,
Dieter

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-10-29 9:58]

Fantastic Sabine, it's so sharp and the colors are so gorgeous! A great one, a winner! Thanks!

Mario

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-10-29 11:16]

Hello Sabine,
A nice capture of this beautiful mantis. Excellent sharp details and a fine composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Grüße Siggi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-10-29 12:39]

Hello Sabine,
What a portait and what a face of this Mantis godess. She looks pretty dramatic against the red flower and she is sharply portayed as she follows your movements.
Nice frontal POV, lighting and compostion make this a great macro and thanks for sharing it.
Kind regards,
Ivan

Merhaba Wishnu,güzel bir kontrast oluşmuş,güzel bir makro,ellerine sağlık :)

Ciao Wishnu,
spettacolare cattura nella postura classica, eccellenti POV e composizione con BG del fiore rosso e l'evidente mimetismo già assunto da questa mantide religiosa, ottimo uso del flash con resa equilibrata delle tonalità dei colori, straordinaria la definizione dei dettagli.
TFS.
Maurizio

Another great shot of ths Mantis Sabine.
I see you saw the mantis catching the mouse then.Wasn't it huge?
Great detail and background colour in this shot.
Cheers
Steve

Hola Sabine,
Preciosa composición, buena definición con un fondo colorido y una luz excelente, saludos
José Ramón

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 64 W: 1 N: 218] (1049)
  • [2008-10-30 4:24]

Hello Sabine,
very nice capture of this mantis closeup. Contrasting colors are attractive. POV and composition are interesting.
Thanks for sharing
vral

Yes, the Mantis is staring back at you, Sabine. Scary, isn't it?
An excellent capture again against the red flower. The combination of green and red thrills.
You have mentioned facts on these creatures that surprise me. Thanks for an interesting note too on the ET :)!
Ram

Hi Sabine,

It's good to see your back
Beautiful portrait of this Mantis
Excellent compo, colors, POV and DOF
Great use of flash

TFS Thijs

Hi Sabine,
A nice portrait of this killer mantis. Superb composition and excellent sharpness. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-11-04 9:59]

Hello Sabine,
Very impressive macro of this Mantis, an insect I've never seen myself!! Excellent focus on those eyes, sharp details and its green colour look great against the red petals.
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

Hi Sabine,
What a beautiful photo. The parying pose is beautifully captured. I also love where you captured it. The red flower gives great contrast with the green alien. Both lighting and details are great. You were able to create a piece of art and not only a photo of an insect.
TFS,
Niek

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-12-22 9:25]

Hi Sabine

I am just looking back over some of your photos I have missed. This is a great portrait as your Mantis almost seems to be smiling and posing for you :)

Nice work with the flash bringing out the wonderful colours without losing the details. Excellent POV and framing

TFS

Karan

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-01-04 22:17]

Hi Sabine,
really beautiful. The red BG is captivating and charming. Very sharp and clear shot in great light.
Excellent presentation with lovely composition.

Regards,
Foozi

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