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Uploaded: 11/07/10 7:36 PM GMT
~Mantis.......praying~
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This Mantis is praying that the cold weather leaves & his life span extended. Hubby found him as he was using the leaf blower. I watched this Mantis change color and to some green in order to adapt to the bush that he was put on by hubby. Critique is welcome here

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::0930_23
11/07/10 7:42 PM GMT
If he was praying that Tony wouldn't return, he is too late Mimi. He was probably praying the wind would subside. They don't know what a leaf blower is.
A good find and capture.

VFS-TicK

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::Hottrockin
11/07/10 7:47 PM GMT
WOW!! Awesome find lady!! Luv his camo!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.LedsLens
11/07/10 11:54 PM GMT
Wow, he/she certainly blends in. Great grab!
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Bob
::Dunstickin
11/08/10 7:38 AM GMT
I had a job to find him, as he's so well camouflaged!...

Grea find by hubby..and an even better shot too!.
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* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. .. OwdBob'sGallery
.gizmo1
11/08/10 4:40 PM GMT
Well hi there MIMI.Long time that i have seen you post and this one is great looking.Great colours and lovely close up,i like how it looks like it is taken a sermon. Plus love the fiery colours in the leafs.
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.flanno2610
11/09/10 7:57 AM GMT
They are so good to have in your garden. Nice capture.
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.rvdb
11/09/10 6:15 PM GMT
Praying I could find it really knows how to hide out Mimi well done a nice capture.

Rob
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The reason why the sunsets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
::danika
11/10/10 5:36 AM GMT
Excellent detail on this Mantis. I didn't realize they had the ability to change colors. Wonderful capture! Kudos to you & your husband. Thanks for sharing this one, Mimi.
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"I Love Lab's!"
::busybottle
11/10/10 6:59 AM GMT
Mimi
I had to really look to see him in there! I also did not realize they changed color. What a great find by your husband and a great shot!
Paul
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Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
::sharonva
11/11/10 2:38 AM GMT
What a beautifully clear photograph... and I am seeing Mantises (Mantisi?) all over these days. They are definitely part of the Autumn season. Fantastic picture.
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"The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne, Thassay so hard, so sharp the conquering..." Chaucer
.Joanie
11/11/10 4:21 AM GMT
It amazes me how they can hide themselves. Really great shot Mimi with excellent focus and lighting!
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::nessalovesnature
04/01/11 1:11 AM GMT
Very awesome! Great capture on this guy, he is beautiful.
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Man's heart away from nature becomes hard. ~Standing Bear I believe in God, only I spell it "Nature". ~Frank Lloyd Wright, quoted, 14 August 1966 With innovation and technology, seems we have forgotten to cherish the true beauty the world has to offer. ~A.C. Van Cherub

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