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August 5, 2013: Praying Mantis
Credit & Copyright: Carolyn Pepper from Houston, TX
Praying Mantis: A praying mantis in Houston's Arboretum and Nature Center stares us down. Who will blink first?
Praying Mantis: A praying mantis in Houston's Arboretum and Nature Center stares us down. Who will blink first?
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2013-08-08 08:01:55
Carolyn from
Texas about 11years ago said:
Thanks to you all for really nice comments. And, Ali, this was taken outside in the meadow at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. These insects are really hard to see and I was so lucky to spot this one.
Thanks to you all for really nice comments. And, Ali, this was taken outside in the meadow at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. These insects are really hard to see and I was so lucky to spot this one.
Mira from
India about 11years ago said:
If I were your size, I would not like to meet you. Spectacular though you are, nothing cuddling about you. :)
If I were your size, I would not like to meet you. Spectacular though you are, nothing cuddling about you. :)
Laura from
Brasil about 11years ago said:
Spectacular....So beautiful macro...Wonderful eyes....Great photo, Carolyn ! : )
Spectacular....So beautiful macro...Wonderful eyes....Great photo, Carolyn ! : )
rob barrett from
minneapolis about 11years ago said:
wow, that's amazing
wow, that's amazing
Ali from
Tehran about 11years ago said:
WoW! What a picture! did you take that in a studio? I mean this very upclose and personal :D with all the details and then a great light. Love the blue of the top. Thanks Carolyn.
WoW! What a picture! did you take that in a studio? I mean this very upclose and personal :D with all the details and then a great light. Love the blue of the top. Thanks Carolyn.
Inge from
Canada about 11years ago said:
I once had the privilege to admire one of these from underneath when it was resting on the door screen and I was only inches away. Fascinating.
I once had the privilege to admire one of these from underneath when it was resting on the door screen and I was only inches away. Fascinating.
Jim from
Nebraska about 11years ago said:
The captured pose, the composition, and DOF are perfect....really well done, Carolyn. Brava!
The captured pose, the composition, and DOF are perfect....really well done, Carolyn. Brava!
Cynthia from
U.S.A. about 11years ago said:
Love those eyes!
Love those eyes!
Enrico from
Italy about 11years ago said:
Di mantidi ne ho viste tante ma tutte di profilo. Questa che si volta per farsi fotografare rappresenta un documento eccezionale. Complimenti
Di mantidi ne ho viste tante ma tutte di profilo. Questa che si volta per farsi fotografare rappresenta un documento eccezionale. Complimenti
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