maneater

maneater by J.K. York

maneater

Mantis on Day Lily. Olympus E510. Vivitar Series 1 90mm.

  • AlexMac

    AlexMacGreeter, 2 months ago

    oh wow this is fantastic

  • Sarah Moore

    Sarah Moore, 2 months ago

    Eeek! Very cool!

  • Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations

    Deborah H. Ben..., 2 months ago

    Fantastic!!

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 2 months ago

    absolutely stunning macro.. really well done..

  • tomg

    tomg, 2 months ago

    Wonderful capture, great macro …

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa, 2 months ago

    OHHH, don’t see these guys too often here. Lovely shot James.

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott, 2 months ago

    fantastic photography

  • Karl187

    Karl187, 2 months ago

    I love these wee critters, they always look great when you get them just right and this is a great shot of one of them. The way it appears to peer over the leaf is brilliant- great comp and focus points.

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -..., 2 months ago

    Nice capture JL… I haven’t found one these yet…

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -..., 2 months ago

    My bad… JK….

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, 2 months ago

    fantastic capture

  • Trudi ~

    Trudi ~, 2 months ago

    lol ! love your title ! and the image is great too

  • Franklin Lindsey

    Franklin Lindsey, 2 months ago

    I’m glad he’s smaller than us!

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York in reply to Franklin Lindsey’s comment, 2 months ago

    surely you were a fan of the 50’s atomic mutant insect B movies my friend? its a she Frank. she mates and bites the head off her lover. what a gal, eh? cheers.

  • Magee

    Magee, 2 months ago

    Oh good grief!!!! I nearly fell off my perch.
    What an incredible shot JK. You must be tickled pink with it.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 2 months ago

    wow! this is so wonderful macro clear and colors are amazing…welcome back my friend

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW, 2 months ago

    What an amazing capture !!!
    Perfect composition and the critter definitely looks like a she ra man hater !!! tee hee

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 2 months ago

    Now you’re talking my language James; incredible work; Very impressive!!!

  • amarica

    amarica, 2 months ago

    Fantastic eye for the shot, great job JK.

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York in reply to amarica’s comment, 2 months ago

    if the truth be known, i gently prodded her into position from behind with my finger. i think by this time she was pissed at me! cheers.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle, 2 months ago

    Oh all in all I say bravo.. Love the glass work here..

  • eltotton

    eltotton, 2 months ago

    An amazing macro, JK Love it.

  • jlynn

    jlynn, 2 months ago

    Love the light and rich color,, awesome image,, fabulous title too:)

  • Samuel Pevehouse

    Samuel Pevehouse, 2 months ago

    fantastic find, nice capture!!

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella, 2 months ago

    Wow, JK…..Amazing detail, right down to the pollen on his antenna. gorgeous colors and the lighting and composition are perfect!

  • Kathleen Stephens

    Kathleen Stephens, 2 months ago

    Great one, she is adorable! Great colors and excellent job cropping :)

  • Miron Abramovici

    Miron Abramovici, 2 months ago

    The king of the macros is back!

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 2 months ago

    fantastic macro- He’s so cool and what a beautiful flower! Great to see you back

  • gypsykatz

    gypsykatz, 2 months ago

    WOW, great macro …absolutely amazing!!!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 2 months ago

    Perfect DOF and colors

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 2 months ago

    Wow jk this is a stunner!

  • jbouzou

    jbouzou, 2 months ago

    Beautiful colors and composition…. Great capture, James !!!...

  • berndt2

    berndt2, 2 months ago

    Excellent composition – love the sense of scale and ‘hiding’ in the way you’ve set up this image

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson, 2 months ago

    Bravo !

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell, 2 months ago

    Nice to see you are back on your feet again James. Great shot mate

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post, 2 months ago

    Love it… the light, composition, DOF, and the look on the mantis face…   :-)

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch, 2 months ago

    great capture, he’s lookin’ right at me….

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, 2 months ago

    Mindblowing macro work James,top notch photography!!

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann..., 2 months ago

    Excellent shot J.K. Great colours, details, and dof.

  • Mohammad. Khaksar.

    Mohammad. Khak..., 2 months ago

    Magnificent tone and mode !!!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 2 months ago

    James I had to come back for another look….you know I love Praying Mantis’....the color and lighting are incredible; I am really enjoying this guy! :-)

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto, 2 months ago

    Superb Macro… you captured so perfectly a magical moment.. it really looks like she is looking at you an there is a bond for a moment!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio, 2 months ago

    Gorgeous macro JK such great details and beautiful colors.

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath, 2 months ago

    fantastic capture

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson, 2 months ago

    wow ~ clarity! WOW

  • randomdumping

    randomdumping, 2 months ago

    Great dof. Nice shot.

  • lilifrog

    lilifrog, 2 months ago

    BRAVO…...great shot :o)

  • khosie

    khosie, 2 months ago

    Awesome missing in action man. Hope all has been good!

  • Ellen

    Ellen, 2 months ago

    Wel heel bijzondere foto….Excellent!

  • micmac

    micmac, about 1 month ago

    Les couleurs sont incroyables,perfect dof,we can even see the little pearl of water on one antenna,you are a master…grrrrr !!I’m jealous

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros, about 1 month ago

    WOw! INCREDIBLE! (faint)

  • reflector

    reflector, about 1 month ago

    An excellent macro ! I love the colours !

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw, about 1 month ago

    Spectacular!!!

  • josiem

    josiem, about 1 month ago

    excellent capture!!

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle..., about 1 month ago

    just LOOK at this fellow watching you! such amazing insects and soooo intelligent. awesome catch!

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