Mantis by DB Hans

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22-AUG-2008

Nikon D2x ,Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro
1/60s f/13.0 at 105.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

All images digitally watermarked and copyrighted by the photographer.

Guest		10-Sep-2008 08:56
Dave, I am utterly speechless, simply because every one here has said it all. This is one magnificent photo...again!

Ann		07-Sep-2008 17:44
This is so beautiful. Not only is there perfect detail, colour and clarity on the mantis but on the plant too. Superb photography Dave. v

Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott		02-Sep-2008 16:15
Brilliant masterpiece! - I'm unable to type ... ;o)

Guest		31-Aug-2008 07:58
Dave, this is so beautiful, reminds me of a piano player, don't know why.

Eloine		31-Aug-2008 05:40
What an evil eye!

martyn george (Hedonic3000)		31-Aug-2008 01:47
Space age.. Superb ! V

Guest		30-Aug-2008 23:20
Absolutely wonderful colour and detail. The flowers finish it off to perfection.

Guest		30-Aug-2008 18:24
AMAZING detail! Beautiful

Guest		30-Aug-2008 18:13
He's looking at you Dave :-)

Guest		30-Aug-2008 15:14
An outstanding macro Dave, impeccable focus, superb color and light. GMV

Guest		30-Aug-2008 13:01
One of the nicest Mantis shots I have seen in some time, Dave. Sharp, great colors and low key background. (Vote)

Guest		30-Aug-2008 12:39
You did it again...got an insect to strike a pose for you! Marvelous!

Jola Dziubinska		30-Aug-2008 11:34
Outstanding capture, excellent contrast and colors. Vote.

Roger Bailey		30-Aug-2008 09:49
Another incredible image.

Bea.		30-Aug-2008 07:21
Just brilliant, and it's posed perfectly for you. Top job.

Guest		30-Aug-2008 06:36
Thankyou for your incredible images Dave. They are the standard to aim for.

Laura Milholland		30-Aug-2008 06:27
Oh, my, too perfect to be real!! But I know it is. Another amazing shot, Dave.

Paul Milholland		30-Aug-2008 04:51
That's the most gorgeous shade of lime green. . . .

Steve Thuman		30-Aug-2008 04:50
Amazing!

Rev. Kelly Todd		30-Aug-2008 04:36
BTW, GMV

Rev. Kelly Todd		30-Aug-2008 04:36
Dave this is great virtually all of his is sharp! and the color is superb, well done.

paplvr		30-Aug-2008 04:30
I agree with all the other comments! Linda S

v c bacon		30-Aug-2008 04:21
What gorgeous detail and color.

Guest		30-Aug-2008 03:38
These are amazing insects. Well captured, superb details, as always.

Ruth Voorhis		30-Aug-2008 03:20
Another superb capture. This one looks so graceful; it's actually quite lovely.

Jack Hoying		30-Aug-2008 03:16
Nice clarity throught the shot.

Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo		30-Aug-2008 03:11
Wonderful light, color, detail and such an interesting subject!

jpat		30-Aug-2008 03:08
Almost looks like a rendering for a space movie - can just hear it ask...'and what do you want?'........

fotabug		30-Aug-2008 02:41
Oh my! What an amazing shot! This is a masterful photo. GMV

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