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Spotted this beauty when I was trying to shoot some blooming moss. I had no clue they would live in this area. Just like that. In the wild in the grasses. I was so stunned I couldn't stop looking. She was small, brownish in colour and not easy to spot. Just when she started to move on a grass to run away from me I saw it.
Look at that face. She is the queen of the area.

Praying Mantis



Mantis 1.jpg

This was the second time I saw a Mantis. It is amazing how the move. They see you and freeze completely blending with the surroundings. As you move, she moves. See the little horns on her head? Those were opening and closing like if she was trying to scare me. Such an alien creature!

Mantis 2.jpg

So... no cats today since I don't think my Mantis Queen would like it ;)

And this is the moss I was shooting. She chose a really lovely, shaded and moist spot for a home.

moss spored bokeh macro.jpg

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Shot with Nikon D5500 + Sigma 105mm lens
(ƒ/13, 1/400, ISO500)
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     5 years ago 

    Wow, great shots! I have never seen that type of Praying Mantis before. It has some amazing camouflage, must be quite the successful hunter.

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       5 years ago 

      That's why you have never seen it. That's how good it is :D
      I'd say she is. I could watch her all day there. So cool!

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         5 years ago 

        Very nice photos! You got very sharp lens.

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           5 years ago 

          Thanks!
          I cannot complain. The lens rocks :)

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             5 years ago 

            So cool! I really like the bokeh in that last image.

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               5 years ago 

              Thank you! Bokeh rocks every time :)
              And She was very cool :D

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