Mantis Stare

Maureen Maliha

Mantis Stare


There is something very cool and freaky about a bug that stares you down until you walk away.

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Mantis Stare by Maureen Maliha
Mantis Stare by Maureen Maliha
  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    Hello there!!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    lol

  • James MacKay

    James MacKay

    It’s exactly that, “Hello there, my name is Manny the mantis, so sorry to trouble you but would it be possible to borrow a cup of sugar, I have visitors over and we don’t have any of the blasted stuff, whato guvner”

    Great macro Maureen.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    lol.. thanks, James.. But the truth is, id slam the door in its face if it came by for sugar. They creeep me out…

  • James MacKay

    James MacKay

    Awww I think they’re delicious…...I’d eat one…haha..okay just kidding, that would just be disgusting.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    and agaisnt the law here lol They are protected! I figure I need the protecting from them, but you know.. they kill ‘bad’ bugs and sometimes their mates, but that’s another story.. I saw someone eat one once.. seriously

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    WOW!!! Look into my eyes!!!! AWESOME capture Maureen :))

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    :-) Thanks, Rosie.

  • ellcot

    ellcot

    This is a beautiful capture!!! I have always found these creatures fasinating – very strange looking with the tiny head and huge pincers.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, E :-) I dont reallylike how aggressive they can be… nott for me .. lol

  • Ken Powers

    Ken Powers

    Very nice! You got a great one there.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Ken :-)

  • Suellen Cook

    Suellen Cook

    Captivating shot….I wonder what it is thinking whilst being photographed?

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    probably something about…’if only I was just a little bigger…’
    Thank you so much ;-)

  • DutchLumix

    DutchLumix

    I love it wen you go on a bug hunt :)
    Awesome capture !!!
    Ad it to the eye contact group
    Kind Regards,
    Erik

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    hehe.. thanks, Erik!! I appreciate your kind comments very much. Where are the bugs from Spain?

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A lovely capture

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you very much, Tina!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Antanas! I love your book!!!!!!

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent macro Maureen!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Hi, Torfinn!! Thank you very much xo

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Fantastic Work…

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you very much, Rajeev :-)

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Aren’t these the most goofy looking little critters! Fantastic capture Maureen! :-)

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    They are that! I dont like the way they look at you and follow where you go. Creeps me out lol Thanks, Jon!

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    Love this! Wonderful capture! Just getting caught up..:-)

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Cherub!!

  • linaji

    linaji

    I adore these creaturesa!! wow

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    They fascinate me and scare me all at the same time. Thank you, Lina!!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    :-) Thanks!! You do know I appreciate you, don’t you? xo

  • lianne

    lianne

    Holy cow!! What a tremendous shot! See I told you I missed a few! This is totally awesome Maureen!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thanks, Lianne xo

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    You are getting good at these :D

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Cee, very much

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    great macro Maureen

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Glad you like :-) THank you so much, Luca

  • Evan  Spellman

    Evan Spellman

    goodness me the eye’s and the little black iris make him look so alien like,what a character !
    great macro,
    cheers,
    Evan

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Evan! Trying to pack is getting in the way of my RB time ;) Hope Im keeping up with your work if not, I will catch up, cross my heart

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Wow…what a brilliant image

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you, Lyn! :-)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Fantastic macro,looks almost prehistoric.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thank you! They really do, don’t they

  • niki78

    niki78

    Cool shot Maureen.

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thanks a bunch, Niki :-)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow i love this – perfectly framed,,, great colours and he has a such mild inquisitive air about him.. superb catch..

    :)))

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thanks, Maggie :-) xo

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    oops i nearly forgot! huge congratulations on the challenge win!!!!
    cheering
    :)))

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    yah, how can you forget that!? lol.. kidding. but seriously now, thank you very much, maggie… so appreciate your constant support

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Fabulous work!!!!!!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Thanks so much!! The lil guy says thanks, too. Okay, he didnt really say that….... but I bet he would if he could xo

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    WINNER!!
    Mood & Ambience group
    Bugs on Flowers challenge!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    Yippee!!!!!! Thanks!!

  • steppeland

    steppeland

    Great shot! Congrats with the win!

  • Maureen Maliha replied

    :-) Thank you very much for your comment and for taking the time to come in. Much appreciated!

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