"ELEGANCE" IN CAPTURE
Order MANTODEA- family – Sibyllidae – The “Sibylla pretiosa” mantids
A performance that is suppose to “scare”, any predator, was to me a very “elegant” scare!


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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
Magaret Meintjes
Anne-Marie Bok...
What a elegant pose Mag. He is beautiful!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much dear friend hugs xx
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
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
wow an awsome image mags, well done,dawnxx
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much my dear friend, hugs xx
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
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
Brilliant in every way. Great work. How did you train him???? He’s just a bit knock kneed, isn’t he? Cute, though
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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
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
Nice one!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much Babcia
dinghysailor1
how superb!!
Magaret Meintjes replied
As always, such kind comments! Thank you my dear friend ! xx
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 *
Absolutely Fantastic shot!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much Michelle, very inspiring comment and much appreciated ! Take care xx
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
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
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!xoxoxox
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much, appreciate your time and kind comment, take care xx
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
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
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
WOW, another beautiful image with that wow factor. Incredible soth here Mags.
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much dear Vics xxx
Sharon Johnstone
Stunning work Mags!!!!!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your kind comment Sharon x
BigD
Super Capture
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your kind comment, much appreciated, take care !
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
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
WOW this is an awsome capture, beautiful!!!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Very inspiring and wonderful comment Pat, thank you so much!
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
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
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
fantastic ;
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you Scott, much appreciated!
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
A marvelous macro capture!!!!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much Barbara, really appreciate your time and kind comment, take care x
ajax
Fantastic macro looks like you were on the menu
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your kind comment, take care!
Woodyk2
Simply superb capture.
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much fro your time and kind comment, much appreciated ! Take care!
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
amazing!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, really appreciate it ! take care !
Roadchubbs
incredible…
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you, for your time and very kind comment, really appreciate it a lot! take care!
Colleen Battis...
how cool :) fantastic capture :)
Magaret Meintjes replied
thank you so much Colleen, I really appreciate your kind comment xx
naturelover
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
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
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
Mantis magic, excellent!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, I appreciate it, take care !
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
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
am glad you got featured… and equally glad you got away ok…
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... that thing looked dangerous – glad you’re ok =)
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
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
Frighteningly beautiful, a fantastic shot.
Magaret Meintjes replied
Wow! Thank you for a great comment, I really appreciate it, take care !
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
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
Gorgeous!!
Magaret Meintjes replied
Thank you so much for your time and very kind comment, take care !
Danceintherain
Magaret Meintjes replied
He he, not much though! Thank you, take care !
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
So yes, well done Mags, you/we on a roll, congrats dear friend, I see our leopards have done it too!! :-)
Olitto
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
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
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