Attack of the giant mantis! by Faemike55

Photography • Insects • posted on Sep 17, 2009

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While weeding my mom's garden Tuesday, I happen to accidentally disturb this fine young fellow. I had my camera with me and proceeded to take his picture. he was very cooperative and it was a lot of fun! I had the macro on and was doing great, when he decided to investigate the camera as I was taking the picture. This is why the image is blurred! I did use Paint Shop Pro 2X to 'fix' the picture, but I think I'll have to accept that the macro is good only when the subject is NOT on the lens! But I'm posting it as I think it is a neat shot. When you look at other shots of insects and spiders, how many of them have the subject right on the lens of the camera? I don't recall seeing any, how about you? This fine fellow only measures about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in length. Thank you for your comments and your discussion regarding the water fountain pictures. With very few exceptions, this photo being one of them, I do not do any 'fixing' of the photos. What you see is what I saw and shot. As a reminder to all viewers, I mainly take photos so I can use them as backgrounds for my renders. So don't be surprised if you see the 1st fountain picture appear on this site, but with some fae lurking about. I wish everyone an excellent and fun Thursday! Mike

Comments (66)

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Grimslade

1:17AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

run Mike, run! dude! you're lucky she didn't eat yer head off!

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shadownet

1:21AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

I did use Paint Shop Pro 2X to 'fix' the picture, but....I do not do any 'fixing' of the photos. What you see is what I saw and shot. Ah hum! :O) I know what you meant. Just messing with you. Super great capture!!!!

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wysiwig

1:22AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

I've seen pictures like this before in Hollywood. I can hear it now; 'damn paparazzi, get that camera outta my face!'

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MagikUnicorn

1:28AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

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mikeerson

1:28AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

That's not no mantis... that's your alien abductor... He want you to take him to fae valley - LOL... nice shot, even though it's blurry as hell = LOL

joaq

1:38AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

Delicious!!!Superb shot Mike!!!

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mininessie

1:45AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

ha ha ha! this is a priceless shot Mike ....GREAT! hugs my friend!! :D

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renecyberdoc

2:05AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

this is indeed oustanding and is good that you left it that way.that gives the authenticity. you take the camere "almost"everywhere my friend.hehehe.

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JSGraphics

2:19AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

Wonderful creation! Well Done!

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bimm3d

2:24AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

gorgeous capture!!!!

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HADCANCER

2:30AM | Thu, 17 September 2009

He can not take you to Fae valley as it is mine. Really good picture I like it as it is as you get the felling of an attack. Also as a side note You did and excellent job weeding as I do not see a single weed, in fact I do no think I see a single plant close by...good job..death to all those green things. Once you get rid of all that is green, yard maintnance is very easy . Simply walk around what was your yard with a can of beer in one hand and some weed killer in the other. Your yardwork will be done before the beer unless you have a very big yard in which case you just get another beer.

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