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Queen of the "branch"


Queen of the
Photo Information
Copyright: Alex Strugariu (Alex_Strugariu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 124 W: 0 N: 174] (649)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-24
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4.7, 30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-29 5:16
Viewed: 1101
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is my first mantis shot. It was taken this week in the "Valea lui David" Natural Reserve (Iasi County, Romania).
The praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) can be found in the lowlands of Romania, mostly in steppe vegetation. It is 100% carnivorous and even canibalistic. The females sometimes eat the males after mating (praying mantis aka "green widow" lol). Being that I`m not an insect specialist, please correct me if I am wrong.
I hope you enjoy the shot.
Alex
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To horia: Timp de expunereAlex_Strugariu 2 07-29 06:51
To elefantino: Have a nice holidayhoria 2 07-29 06:27
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Wow! Great shot. Excellent DOF and great insect. Very elegant..
Like the background also.


TFS Greetz Kristies

Here I'm again!
Good compo, colors, details and BG.
Well done.
(tomorow I'll post my last pic before leaving to Namibia. It's my holiday time! I'll be back in 3 weeks.)

Andrea

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 218 N: 4377] (14870)
  • [2006-07-29 5:44]
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Super misto poza, Alex!
Faina compozitie, buna claritate si culori vii.
O chestie numai: nu stiu de ca la timpul ed expunere este afisata cifra 30 de secunde...??? Ceva nu-i in regula...
Orium Bravo pt poza si TFS
Horia

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-07-29 5:51]

Hi Alex,
A very good capture with perfect details, natural color, very good compostion with landscape included. Quite a natural shot.
TFS, José M.

Ciao Alex,
mi piace molto questa foto!
Bei dettagli e lo sfondo, ottimi i colori, bravo!
Ciao.
Franco

Reusita imaginea, profunyome si claritate super. Camuflajul deasemeni.
TFS.
Lucian

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7793)
  • [2006-08-01 19:03]

Hi Alex
Well seen and captured. Good light, colours and POV.
Well done Alex

osse

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2244 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-08-02 15:05]

Hello Alex,
One of my favorite insects, I usually have a few in my garden, but this year they seem to be well hidden. This one looks great and you captured it well. Good POV and very sharp details.
Sky

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