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  1. 08-22-2008, 02:06 PM #1
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    Hungry Hungry Mantis

    I know its been a while since I have posted in these areas ... I lurk when I have time - just been busy. As usual - the quality of photos here is nothing short of amazing ...

    Grabbed this shot for my photoclubs photo of the month contest "macro" enjoy ...
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  2. 08-22-2008, 04:46 PM #2
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Awesome close up! That's what you call in your face!! Nice clear crisp shot!
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  3. 08-22-2008, 08:38 PM #3
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Yours is definitely nothing short of amazing.
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  4. 08-24-2008, 04:51 PM #4
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Thanks for the replies Eric and Mike! I have had her now for a few weeks. A guy at work caught her and I asked to borrow her for a while. Fun to watch them hunt and then eat.
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  5. 08-24-2008, 08:14 PM #5
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Awesome macro and very sharp!
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  6. 08-24-2008, 08:19 PM #6
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Very well done, Ben!

    What was the meal btw?
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  7. 08-24-2008, 10:32 PM #7
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Quote Originally Posted by Loupey
    Very well done, Ben!

    What was the meal btw?

    That would be Acheta domestica.

    Nice shot, I've been enjoying mantids this year too..
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  8. 08-25-2008, 12:26 AM #8
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    She was enjoying another cricket - seems to like them. This one I let her out then let her dinner go. She was quite fast keeping up with her meal. The kid enjoyed watching her hunt down her meal and eat too.

    Thanks for the comments - used the 90mm and off camera light.
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  9. 08-25-2008, 05:59 AM #9
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Beautiful shot, love the face on view.
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  10. 08-26-2008, 06:11 PM #10
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    WOW - An honor to be chosen for featured photo. I don't know if its as worthy as some of the other amazing photos put up here on a daily basis - But I thank those in charge of deciding this!

    I have gotten alot of great info from here and owe alot of my rising success in producing more "great" shots to the great people of this forum!

    Thanks again for the feature !!!
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  11. 08-30-2008, 10:09 PM #11
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    I love it's eyes, and the green and white make a good combination Good photo!
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  12. 09-02-2008, 06:39 PM #12
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    That photo is absolutely amazing. The praying mantis is quite the creature.
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    Black Moor - Thanks - I was quite pleased with this one - took about 10 - 15 shots and liked the shadow and the antennae placements in this one..

    Photo Kap - Thanks for the comment - yes they are amazing when they hunt and eat. Nice they don't move much once they have gotten their meal..
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  14. 09-03-2008, 08:29 AM #14
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    Re: Hungry Hungry Mantis

    I have one of these as a pet! I named it Einstein.
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