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Distractions #3
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Uploaded: 01/21/08 12:48 AM GMT
Distractions #3
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Continuing from Distractions #2, after a short time I peeked over the porch rail and was pleasantly surprised to see the flowers I had my eye on were abandoned ... no butterflies ... no bees. Seemed odd. Once again I looked through the viewfinder ... the flowers "jiggled". Then there was an unmistakeable "tremor" from within the bush. You haven't lived until you've had your eye glued to a viewfinder close up to a subject and ... a Praying Mantis pokes it's head and jack-knife front legs out in your direction. This BIG BOY (about 5 inches) climbed on top of the flowers and sat there. Gave me a look that indicated he wasn't too thrilled with my spooking his food supply. That was enough for old Muggsy ... I can take a hint. I snapped off a couple of shots and put the lens cap on my camera. Flower pics would have to wait till Springtime.
The entire incident reminded me of a "signature" that Gregg (Egggray) once used, quoting Forrest Gump. I'll paraphrase ... "Nature photography is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
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+nmsmith
01/21/08 12:52 AM GMT
That's quite a shot. Nice work.
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John you have captured one of my favorite insects. I find these guys so interestin and to have step into your picture wow how lucky you were. The quote really says it all.
Love It!
Faved!
Sandi♥
Love It!
Faved!
Sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
Your full of Distractions!..ain'tcha!...
A beauty if I ever saw one pal!...a pleasure to view this on my desktop too..
A wonderful piece of work and excellent photography!
A beauty if I ever saw one pal!...a pleasure to view this on my desktop too..
A wonderful piece of work and excellent photography!
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* To Believe in myself and have faith in my Photography *
OwdBob'sGallery
What a great surprise you got! I love that quote about nature photography - it's so true. And I love the colors and clarity in this shot, too!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
mygallery
wow, they were certainly some busy flowers!! lol, i like this one the best i think as we dont have these here and they are pretty freaky looking! excellent job!
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John, we must thank you for risking an encounter with this large beast. He looks very impressive - I almost forgot the flowers in the bargain. Excellent clarity of the flowers as well as bad boy Mantis. Great shot!
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Wow John, what an amazing capture, the clarity is perfect.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Do you thing it's going to have a nap after eating ! Those petals are the right place for it !
Well done !
Well done !
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Very good image John, This beast is huge. You're the brave man to capture this! Great shot John, BTW: I love chocolat too (and Forrest Gump aswell :))
Nick
Nick
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I used to see a lot of those Praying Mantis' when I was a kid. I always thought they were the most interesting creature on Earth. You captured a nice big one. Great shot, John.
Jim
Jim
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Imagine you are there
Uh...................Muggsy, let's stick to taking pictures and forget the dissertations. No really, very interesting. Beautiful flowers. What are doing with flowers like these in the winter anyway? Great photo.
Pat
Pat
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Uh...................Muggsy, let's stick to taking pictures and forget the dissertations. No really, very interesting. Beautiful flowers. What are doing with flowers like these in the winter anyway? Great photo.
Pat
Pat
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Just one question. Are you sure this one was a male ?
May he RIP then ...
I have heard that they do not live too long ... LOL
But if it was a female - then we have just another image ...
May he RIP then ...
I have heard that they do not live too long ... LOL
But if it was a female - then we have just another image ...
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
Thank you for the mention of my quote John, This is a very well focused capture of this big bug, a lot better than the one I posted last Summer. Your flowers are very colorful too. Great work and faved, thank you.
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Magnificent shot John :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Now this is what I would call a gorgeous distraction!!
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
Fabulous detail and color in this shot John...very nice...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Well, I'm late to the show, but how could I pass up on commenting on a cousin of mine?
Great shot and a very respectable score.
:)PJ
Great shot and a very respectable score.
:)PJ
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"Where there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see." ~Dorothea Lange
Wow, this is a great shot. Love the vibrant colors, they really bring out the colors on this little guy.
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"Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius & it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. And when it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm really better than them."--Marilyn Monroe
Oh my goodness John! And you have a photo of a Praying Mantis as well??!!!! We moved up to Oregon from Louisiana and that was the last time I saw one of these unique little kritters!! But one that was 5" long?!!! I've never seen one that big! Wowzer! I also love your tale about him. And once again the background is perfect. All I can say is that you must have endless patience!~ But look how it pays off! Congrats...Verena
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Life is like a grindstone.Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.
That is one amazing image John ! I just viewed it in the highest res, and then to learn that the beast is aprox 5 inches ! (that is about 15 CM !!!) Amazing. Furthermore i do like the color and the detail in the flowers. And about the last part of your narrative. That is absolutly right.
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EEEWWWWWW.. i love those things.. got a TERRIBLE phobia for them.. so.. didn't look at the pic very long.. but the little that i've seen.. it's an incredibly clear and well composed picture.. well done
Marietha
Marietha
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Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;)