"ELEGANCE" IN CAPTURE

"ELEGANCE" IN CAPTURE by Magaret Meintjes
"ELEGANCE" IN CAPTURE by Magaret Meintjes
  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    Aww.. how “charming”, looks like it’s ready to dance!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind and inspiring comment Dana xx

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  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    What a elegant pose Mag. He is beautiful!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much dear friend hugs xx

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Absolutely stunning macro of a perfectly composed subject. beautiful background and focus and lighting is just perfect. Outstanding work here Mags. http://www.philadelphia33.org/

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Such a sweet, inspiring and very kind comment, thank you so much Trevor, I really appreciate it ! Take care x

  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    beautiful capture and elegant is certainly the word – terrific image !!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much dear Anne, really a very kind comment xx

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wow an awsome image mags, well done,dawnxx

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much my dear friend, hugs xx

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    A Tremendous capture! Beautiful subject ,perfectly shot. – Dawn

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you for your time and very inspiring comment Dawn, much appreciated XX

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT mags !!!!! A macro to be very proud of

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    That is such a heartwarming and very rewarding comment, thank you so much Sandra really appreciate it xx

  • jesika

    jesika

    Brilliant in every way. Great work. How did you train him???? He’s just a bit knock kneed, isn’t he? Cute, though
    j

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Jes, a accidental touch on a gate made him very upset ! Really appreciate your kind comment xx

  • Randi Bailey

    Randi Bailey

    Oh wow-perfect in every way! What kind is it?

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Order MANTODEA- family – Sibyllidae – The “Sibylla pretiosa” mantids. Sounds a mouth full! I just see them as an “Praying Mantids” There really are some beautiful ones! Thank you so much for your time and kind comment Randi, really appreciate it! Take care !

  • Babcia

    Babcia

    Nice one!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Babcia

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    how superb!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    As always, such kind comments! Thank you my dear friend ! xx

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    How amazing! Love those blue spots!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Hi my dear friend, so good to see you again, and thank you so much for your comment. Take care dear jacqs xx

  • Michelle *

    Michelle *

    Absolutely Fantastic shot!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Michelle, very inspiring comment and much appreciated ! Take care xx

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    This is one sweet shot!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    I thank you kindly for your time and kind comment Charles, really appreciate it. Take care!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Wow!!! BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURE!!! Congrats on your feature!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Wow! Great news to me and thank you very much for your wonderful and kind comment Zoraida, really much appreciated ! take care !

  • cougarfan

    cougarfan

    Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!xoxoxox

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much, appreciate your time and kind comment, take care xx

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Fabulous shot – nature always beats the hollywood scaries hands down. Superb detail.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    That is such a kind and very inspiring comment from you David, I really appreciate it, thank you so much, take care!

  • Cassy Greenawalt

    Cassy Greenawalt

    Wow! what a fantastic shot!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    That is so kind Cassy, thank you so much for your kind comment, much appreciated ! take care !

  • Rose Mary Cheek

    Rose Mary Cheek

    W O W ! ! ! when I grow up I want to photograph like you. :)

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Wow Rose! You just put the sunshine in my day! That is such a compliment and a wonderful and inspiring comment! I really appreciate it, thank you so much! Take care xx

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    WOW, another beautiful image with that wow factor. Incredible soth here Mags.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much dear Vics xxx

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Stunning work Mags!!!!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment Sharon x

  • BigD

    BigD

    Super Capture

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment, much appreciated, take care !

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Awesome capture! Great work.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for a kind and very inspiring comment, really much appreciated, take care !

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    A very beautiful close-up! (Thanks for your comment on my ladybug!)

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Ellen, it was my pleasure and enjoyment !

  • Pat Moore

    Pat Moore

    WOW this is an awsome capture, beautiful!!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Very inspiring and wonderful comment Pat, thank you so much!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    LOL!!! Wonderful-awesome capture Mags!!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much my dear friend, such a sweet comment as always, hugs xxx

  • SandraRos
  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    I am honoured, thank you so much to all at Fauna, Flora and Landscapes of South Africa and all my wonderful friends at rb, without you all I could never do it! Never thought this capture would get featured twice, it really is wonderful and very exciting! Take care !

  • Ryan Cohen

    Ryan Cohen

    WOW – TEACH ME HAHA. great photo!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Ryan, that is such a sweet comment, take care!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    All thing bright and beautiful; all creatures great and small; all things wise and wonderful; the Lord God made them all! This well known little poem came to mind when I viewed this most amazing little creature! What a gorgeous shot of it! Thanks for sharing this special treasure!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    That is the most wonderful poem and very inspiring comment! Thank you so much Bonnie, I really appreciate it! Take care xxx

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic ;

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you Scott, much appreciated!

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    This is awesome, I love it!!! Congrats on your TPW feature!!!

    ~A

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment Antonio, much appreciated, take care!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A marvelous macro capture!!!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Barbara, really appreciate your time and kind comment, take care x

  • ajax

    ajax

    Fantastic macro looks like you were on the menu

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment, take care!

  • Woodyk2

    Woodyk2

    Simply superb capture.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much fro your time and kind comment, much appreciated ! Take care!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    It appears to be dancing. What a wonderful capture and presentation. Elegant indeed!! Excellent Mags. Just amazing.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for a awesome comment Carol I really appreciate it, take care xx

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    amazing!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, really appreciate it ! take care !

  • Roadchubbs

    Roadchubbs

    incredible…

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you, for your time and very kind comment, really appreciate it a lot! take care!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    how cool :) fantastic capture :)

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    thank you so much Colleen, I really appreciate your kind comment xx

  • naturelover
  • Magaret Meintjes

    Magaret Meintjes

    Wooow! I just can not believe this! Thank you so much! This is the 4th feature on this capture.. I am in 7th heaven, this is the most exiting news I have had in a long time, thank you so much I am greatly honored! Take care dear friend, this is just so wonderful! xxxx

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Excellent behavioural capture, that is one impressive display.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much foer your kind comment Marion, much appreciated, take care !

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Brilliant macro shot.
    Congratson your well deserved feature.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much appreciate your time and very kind comment, take care!

  • John Spies

    John Spies

    Mantis magic, excellent!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, I appreciate it, take care !

  • Rick Fin

    Rick Fin

    Wow! Kudos to for not running away. & Thanks for sharing such an amazing and unusual creature. =)

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind comment Rick, appreciate it, take care !

  • Peter Martin

    Peter Martin

    More scary than the Aliens series. I’d hate to be an ant.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your kind and sweet comment Peter, really appreciate it! take care !

  • Peter Martin

    Peter Martin

    am glad you got featured… and equally glad you got away ok…
    ...
    ... that thing looked dangerous – glad you’re ok =)

  • LeighAth

    LeighAth

    Congrats on your 2nd place position in the Bee-yoo-tee-ful Bugz challenge!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Wow!!!! This is just such wonderful news, I am greatly honoured, tahnk you so much, take care !

  • Mika

    Mika

    Wow that is such an awesome image! Love it :) congratulations on your feature!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Mika, your comment means a great deal to me, take care xx

  • Nigdaw

    Nigdaw

    Frighteningly beautiful, a fantastic shot.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Wow! Thank you for a great comment, I really appreciate it, take care !

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    great capture!!! congrats on your placement and feature!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you both for your time and very kind comment, take care !

  • Macky

    Macky

    Another winner you have here Mags, excellent!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you Macky that is such a inspirational comment from a great photographer like you, I appreciate it. Take care dear friend xxx

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Gorgeous!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, take care !

  • Danceintherain

    Danceintherain

    Brilliant, how much did you have to pay him to pose that way?
    • Coy *
  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    He he, not much though! Thank you, take care !

  • Ted Petrovits

    Ted Petrovits

    congrats on a great photo.,features, and top 10 win. great job

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Thank you so much Ted for your time and kind comment, I appreciate it, take care

  • Macky

    Macky

    So yes, well done Mags, you/we on a roll, congrats dear friend, I see our leopards have done it too!! :-)

  • Olitto

    Olitto

    Split-second in a Bug's life
    CONGRATULATIONS Mags!!! TOP 10 in the Indigenous to East & Southern Africa Group Challenge, Split-second in a Bug’s life
    Great image and well deserved.

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    I am honoured, thank you so much Olitto, take care x

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke


    Congratulations, Maggie, excellent shot!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    Wow! Featured and in top 10, I am greatly honoured and thrilled! Thank you so much David, take care xx

  • BarbBarcikKeith

    BarbBarcikKeith

    So glad Macky sent me your way.. this is magnificent!!

  • Magaret Meintjes replied

    That is such an inspiration Keith, Macky is a wonderful artist and I am really honored, thank you so much, take care x

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