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05-Sep-2020 T.A.LeRoy

European Praying Mantis

I was at the pond by our house, hoping to take some late in the season butterfly photos, but had no luck.
As I was leaving through a path in the field, I saw what looked like a stick flying around.
When I got closer, I discovered it was a European Praying Mantis. The first one I've ever seen. Luckly, he posed so nicely.

Panasonic LUMIX DC-G9 ,Lumix G Vario 100-300 mm/ F4.0-5.6 II
1/640s f/5.3 at 240.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time05-Sep-2020 11:59:44
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ModelDC-G9
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length240 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/5.3
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Stephen Winsor10-May-2024 20:19
perfect! v
Arthur Lebacq25-Sep-2020 10:17
An amazing shot...perfect macro work....well done..BV
Anna & Christian RECK24-Sep-2020 20:38
What a lucky encounter, Tom!! Congratulations and a big vote for this lovely macro!!! Anna
Zoltán Balogh23-Sep-2020 06:20
This is outstanding, Tom! Wow, terrific work! V
Philip Game22-Sep-2020 05:13
Tom, this image really could be a prizewinner!
Dave Petersen Photography21-Sep-2020 13:31
A masterful macro capture. The detail and clarity are breath taking and what a pose. Totally outstanding photography Tom!! VVV+++
Raymond Ma21-Sep-2020 06:01
Gorgeous imagery, I think it should be entered into a competition somewhere. A real winner in all aspects. V
1moremile20-Sep-2020 18:58
This so cool. Smiling for you. V.
Bryan Murahashi19-Sep-2020 03:27
Great photo of this expressive mantis.
Jean Chiasson18-Sep-2020 01:45
Excellent close up details Tom BV
barbarajoy17-Sep-2020 23:36
Fantastically sharp image. Every little detail to be seen so clearly. He is proudly posing for you, looking right at you. Awesome work as usual Tom. V
Torben Jorgensen17-Sep-2020 22:19
Wow. What a shot. One of my favorite insects. Sadly we don't have them here. I only se them in southern Europe. This is a brilliant shot. V
Gill Kopy17-Sep-2020 04:08
Looks as if it was as surprised as you - what a fabulous shot. V
Phil Orgeron16-Sep-2020 17:21
Superb Tom! V
francoisconstantin16-Sep-2020 13:51
Great capture, what a look!!!!!
Tom Briggs16-Sep-2020 12:11
FANTASTIC PHOTO ... AND HE'S LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS ... V
Kevin Warren16-Sep-2020 11:36
Wow, a stellar shot Tom - love this!
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-Sep-2020 07:33
What a beautiful tack sharp macro image, well done Tom.
Graeme16-Sep-2020 00:46
Its almost as if it is looking right at you, Tom and wondering what you are doing!! V
Martin Lamoon15-Sep-2020 20:15
Stunning close up photography.
v
Fong Lam15-Sep-2020 12:18
Impressive macro with splendid details.....love the cute face...V
Range View 14-Sep-2020 11:01
They always look so delicate and frail as in this fie shot Tom.
David.
Juliette14-Sep-2020 09:27
amazing !!! gorgeous capture V
Patricia Kay13-Sep-2020 18:28
Wondering ca-tire with exquisite details Tom...made me smile...BV
Pieter Bos13-Sep-2020 18:24
So subtle, so clean presented! Wonderful portrait, Tom. ~V
Pierre13-Sep-2020 15:59
Une excellente photo de ce magnifique insecte! V
Ellen Michaels13-Sep-2020 14:20
Fabulous capture and animation. V
Céline Leclerc13-Sep-2020 12:37
Un portrait bien net de cette belle première!!!
Jim Coffman13-Sep-2020 12:34
A fantastic scary marco, Tom,,,
lucanton13-Sep-2020 07:36
magnifiquement présentée! V
larose forest photos13-Sep-2020 01:55
WOW~ This is magnificent. Truly outstanding shot of this wonderful, comically endearing insect. VV
Walter Otto Koenig12-Sep-2020 18:47
Great sharp shot with these details. Really like your crop and of course the pose. "V"
Nirvan Hope12-Sep-2020 17:24
Incredible sharp image. He's looking at you like you're the first human he's ever seen!
FrankB12-Sep-2020 17:16
What a shot! We used to see a lot more of these than we do nowadays. You really lucked out Tom...but you were ready! V++
Blandine Mangin12-Sep-2020 17:05
wonderful macro ! v
Tom Munson12-Sep-2020 16:24
Super close-up, Tom.
Nick Paoni12-Sep-2020 14:33
Love the eye contact and "expression". The details are amazing!
KAI-WING LEUNG12-Sep-2020 10:24
Stunning image with great details and sharpness! V
marie-jose wolff12-Sep-2020 09:50
amazing details, very fine macro work! V
Industrial Heritage12-Sep-2020 09:42
He looks you right in the face! great capture
Paco López12-Sep-2020 05:16
Excellent! V!
laine12-Sep-2020 04:24
Superb clarity as always, Tom...it has you in its sights too :) V
Bill Miller12-Sep-2020 01:20
Great picture of this fascinating creature
Hank Vander Velde12-Sep-2020 00:28
Fantastic sharp, detailed and beautiful close-up Tom.
Colin Storey11-Sep-2020 21:00
Fantastic sharp close up of it.
Neil Marcus11-Sep-2020 20:56
It's admiring your camera. A Well detailed image. "VVV"
janescottcumming11-Sep-2020 20:50
Wow, it looks like he is smiling at you. Awesome catch. V
Marcia Rules11-Sep-2020 20:44
Utterly stunning ~ BV
Fabienne11-Sep-2020 20:35
C’est une macro extraordinaire, vous avez beaucoup de talent.
Pierre Martin11-Sep-2020 18:55
terrific sharp portrait and superb compo too!
Allan Jay11-Sep-2020 18:41
Stunning macro, Tom!
danad11-Sep-2020 18:41
Amazing details ! A great macro image...BV.
Helen Betts11-Sep-2020 18:38
What an outstanding closeup. He appears to be posing just for you! V.
Johnny JAG11-Sep-2020 18:35
Scary looking beastie.
Apostolos Tikopoulos11-Sep-2020 18:18
Amazing close up and brilliant details/colors. V.
joseantonio11-Sep-2020 18:16
amazing closeup capture with lovely details.V
Ton T.11-Sep-2020 17:47
Wow! A terrific image of this beautiful Praying Mantis! Superb details, a perfect background and it seems it keeps an eye on you! V
fdt11-Sep-2020 17:31
Outstanding macro work.
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