Uploaded: September 01, 2010 06:24:02
Young Arizona Mantid, Stagmomantis limbata, on the prowl
Canon 100 macro, F22, 1/200th second with Ray Ring Flash + Canon 580 EX II
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Linda D. Lester September 01, 2010
Awesome macro...love that face! #1303839Arthur Bohlmann September 01, 2010
Very good macro, was this image taken in Arizona? #8874940Carla Capra Anderson September 01, 2010
OMG, Robert, this is wonderful. Love this critters expression. As always, your images are outstanding.Robert Jensen September 01, 2010
Thanks for the comments.Arthur ... this image was taken locally. The Arizona mantid is actually found throughout So. Calif. also. This is one of three species of mantids I found down at the LA River in Van Nuys. #8874965
Douglas Pignet September 01, 2010
Very kewl capture with wonderful lighting and clarity #8875024Liz blahh September 01, 2010
Great capture and colors! #8875047Linda L. Ruiz September 01, 2010
Thats not a predator. Look at that sweet face. Perfect shot. amazing clarity #8875178Carol Eade September 01, 2010
Beautiful shot, Robert! #8875268Dennis Gay September 02, 2010
G'day *ROBERT*!Once again you have graced the WEYG Club's gallery with a stupendous close-up Nature shot.
I really like how you have caught what can only be described as a 'look of suspicion' in the eyes of this good looking young Mantid.
The wrap-around lighting and your good focus render exquisite detail and the colours are wonderful.
GB
Dennis #8878672
Carla Capra Anderson October 15, 2010
Congratulations on your Finalist Award!Arthur Bohlmann October 15, 2010
Congraluations Robert #8968850Dennis Gay October 15, 2010
SEE??????????I told you it was good!!!!! 8-)
GB
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David M. Montero October 20, 2010
Nice capture. Great clarity. Congratulations on your finalist Robert! #8985839Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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