Another cute mantis! by CarolG

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As you know, I can't resist taking images of these cute fellas, here is another one that I found in the dried grass.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)

Title:	Another cute mantis!
Username:	CarolG
Uploaded:	19 Jul 2012 - 5:44 AM
Tags:	Close-up, Close-up / macro, Macro, Mantis, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	70
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fentiger

19 Jul 2012 - 6:11 AM

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These little critters make me smile. As ever impressive close-up photography.

Albert

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Andysnapper

19 Jul 2012 - 6:27 AM

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He looks very surprised in the 1st one. Fab images Carol.

Andy

andylea (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 6:48 AM

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cracking detail and tones carol v2 for me today a corker nice one Wink
andy

Ray42 (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 6:55 AM

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Quote: He looks very surprised in the 1st one. Fab images Carol.

Andy

My thoughts too - an excellent set

dven (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 7:06 AM

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A nice set. You are lucky to have dried grass havent seen any for monthe over here

dven

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 7:23 AM

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Love the almost comical poses, Carol, and the natural monotone makes great images.

Dave

SUE118 (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 7:42 AM

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Expressions are wonderful.

AnnChown (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 7:49 AM

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He made me smile - what a great expression he has! Well taken Carol!
Ann

Rolepics (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 8:11 AM

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They pose for you!!! How do you do it?
Carole

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 8:18 AM

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that look in V1 really is wonderful. you do have your way with these critters

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 8:20 AM

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Super images Carol,
Fred.

RajaSidambaram

19 Jul 2012 - 8:59 AM

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It seems the Mantis loved to pose for you, Carol. Very anxious & co-operative Mantis. - Raja.

NDODS (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:02 AM

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These three images have got everything, and words fail me as to explain their appeal, simple stunning.

Regards Nathan

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:23 AM

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V1 just pips V2 for angle, I think.
Moira

Chinga (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:57 AM

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Grin Grin V2 looks like she stuck her tongue at you! Super captures... IB

Cor

19 Jul 2012 - 10:17 AM

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For me V1> TOP ******
Cor.

Irishkate (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 10:26 AM

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V1 is so fantastic.
Gosh that would win prizes!
Wonderful images.
Kate Grin Grin

DanielD

19 Jul 2012 - 10:33 AM

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Great capture Carol - lovely details - but for me, he looks very funny

Daiel

TonyDy (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 10:38 AM

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Super shots, Carol - I hope they are still around when I come in September!
Tony

SlowSong (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 11:01 AM

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These little'uns are just so cute.

digital_boi

19 Jul 2012 - 11:06 AM

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V1 love the pose as always Carol all excellent he seems in shock at seeing you the peepers are well trained on you

Graham Grin Grin Grin

achieverswales (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 11:16 AM

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Love them all V3 for me Carol.

Regards

Trev.

prabhusinha (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 12:19 PM

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Do they camouflage ? Great set.

bobsblues (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 12:59 PM

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Great set Carol V1 he does look startled .
Rob

gingerdelight (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 2:03 PM

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Excellent! Superb "eye" contact in V1!
Carol

DitoInacio

19 Jul 2012 - 3:28 PM

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Oh my God, Carol! Every time i open your PF is a enormous state of grace!
What say? Is fabulous, perfect and so liveful

Thanks for share

regards

Dito

Brian65 (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 4:35 PM

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Wonderful shots Carol.
Brian

Ade_Osman (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 4:43 PM

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Another quality image Carol, you seemed to have upped your game somewhat recently, well done to you.

Ade

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 4:50 PM

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I can't resist these either, Carol, they pose perfectly for the camera don't they? Another cracking set, and V1's my fave Wink
Trev

ChiliMan (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 5:36 PM

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Lol...what a wonderful set. V1 reminds me of Marty Feldman - LOVE him Grin

The expression in V3 is like, "Oh dear...not ANOTHER shot..." Grin Grin

A.

LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 6:12 PM

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Love these beasties!

Philip_H

19 Jul 2012 - 6:36 PM

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Wonderful 'expression' on V1.

P.

posty57

19 Jul 2012 - 6:52 PM

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I hope you got your side of the story across as well !! Cheeky little things, but then it is probably female...the males are all toast by now aren't they ? Wink Stunning again

Barry

Fefe (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:05 PM

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Hahaha
V1 Astonishment
V2 Snooty
V3 Aloof
Grin
Diane

moiral (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:31 PM

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Very well captured set of shots Carol. Moira

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 10:52 PM

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A fab set Carol, just love the poses these little fellas strike. I agree with the Big O, you have definitely raised your game recently and taken your photography to another level

sweetpea62 (e2 Member)

20 Jul 2012 - 12:00 AM

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Well captured Carol a lovely set,they lookreally cute..Lin

Last Modified By sweetpea62 at 20 Jul 2012 - 12:00 AM

annettep38 (e2 Member)

20 Jul 2012 - 5:40 AM

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The golden light is exceptional. An andy lea mantis I think

TerryMcK (e2 Member)

20 Jul 2012 - 7:44 PM

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A very appealing, comical set, Carol.
Terry

gilbo (e2 Member)

20 Jul 2012 - 10:16 PM

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Always make me smile ! Still remind me of Clark Gable ! Gx

LexEquine

24 Jul 2012 - 8:57 PM

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'v1 is my top Pick,...on this Trio of excellent Mantis Macro's,' Carol~

~ Peter

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