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Uploaded: 09/08/12 3:28 AM GMT
Praying Mantis
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This fine fellow posed for one photograph and kept moving.

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::LakeMichigan
09/08/12 3:32 AM GMT
He is looking right at you. Great timing and shot.
Excellent color and I love the dark background.
Nicely done!
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::0930_23
09/08/12 3:38 AM GMT
Looks like it is tip toeing away, Lt. Dan. It probably feared for its life. You do eat crawfish. :)
Good find and better shot.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Joanie
09/08/12 4:37 AM GMT
Look at that face! The details are amazing Dan! So super superb!!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
::cynlee
09/08/12 5:12 AM GMT
Maybe he was between prayers. After he took his look, he decided you were too wrapped up with that black box you were no threat to him. Makes me want to conjure up a story about a Mr. Mantis. A story for kids. lol
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.Sinestro
09/08/12 5:35 AM GMT
$#!# ...it's Spotted Me!! I used to Have these Creatures laying their Eggs all Over my House, some Years ago! Fantastic pose, and that Coloring is Ultra creative! Dynamite textures and Colors, Dan!!
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::stonewolff
09/08/12 5:47 AM GMT
Did you know this is the only insect that can rotate it's head freely to look around??? Now doesn't that change your life?!!
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.mesmerized
09/08/12 6:01 AM GMT
Well I'm glad he could spare you a moment before rushing off as you've done a fine job in capturing its' pose, mix of color, and that nice painted wood texture.
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::tigger3
09/08/12 10:43 AM GMT
I love the poise you captured of a hard to spot critter, and one of my favorite insects. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Jimbobedsel
09/08/12 1:01 PM GMT
They keep moving BEFORE I can get a shot! Nice work, Dan.
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.Jhihmoac
09/08/12 1:04 PM GMT
He looks like he changed color to fit the background...Nice closie...Faved...
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.Roseman_Stan
09/08/12 1:54 PM GMT
Great shot! Hard to get a good one of these garden friends!
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::unclejoe85
09/08/12 5:30 PM GMT
Nice capture Dan; this is the time when they lose there summer green color and take on that dead weed tone; this helps them blend in more. The look he has is as if to say OK but I only have time for one photo and then I must go. Nice job Dan.
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.icedancer
09/08/12 7:21 PM GMT
Outstanding find and capture, love the way he's looking right at you, superb work
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Have a Sunny Day
.Starglow
09/08/12 8:25 PM GMT
It's praying you hurry I think. Great capture.
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.tib
09/09/12 3:54 AM GMT
I guess your lucky that you caught him. Great close-up Dan! Wonderful colors too! I've never actually seen one of these up close.
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.rvdb
09/09/12 4:23 PM GMT
Hate creepy crawlys but a good shot.

Rob
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