First Praying Mantis (Nymph) by NightGallery

Photography • Macro • posted on May 19, 2011

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Went to the local Arboretum today (Fullerton CA) hunting for some insects. Was so excited when I spotted this PM nymph on a plant. It was pretty evasive at first, but finally got it to mellow out for a few nice shots. It was small, about 10-12mm. I will likely post another shot tomorrow of it on my thumbnail so you can get a good idea of how small it is. Anyway, happy to have finally captured one with my lens. Even if it was a baby. Cute little fella. Minimal PP. Thanks for looking... -Bruce

Comments (19)

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kgb224

6:56PM | Thu, 19 May 2011

Amazing macro photography my friend.

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mbz2662

8:08PM | Thu, 19 May 2011

Love, love, love it!

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morningglory

8:26PM | Thu, 19 May 2011

Wow! Beautiful shot.

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RodS

8:51PM | Thu, 19 May 2011

Cute little bugger! Love mantises! Great shot!

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kbrog

9:27PM | Thu, 19 May 2011

Excellent macro! These guys are cool to watch and I'm surprised it didn't jump on your lens. ;)

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Crabbycabby

12:35AM | Fri, 20 May 2011

Stunning image.

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Juliette.Gribnau

12:53AM | Fri, 20 May 2011

cool !! fantastic capture !

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durleybeachbum

1:31AM | Fri, 20 May 2011

What a cutie, and lovely to see you back with your stunning insect macros.

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Bossie_Boots

2:17AM | Fri, 20 May 2011

Wow quite a cool looking chap superbly captured !!

MrsLubner

3:07AM | Fri, 20 May 2011

I am very familiar with the baby mantis. This is a fabulous shot. They are not easy for me to get a focus lock on because of their very tiny size. I have found 2 egg cases in the back yard that hatched and I know from experience there are at least 6 more I will never find. I can't wait to find the first one in the garden.

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