Mantis Stare


There is something very cool and freaky about a bug that stares you down until you walk away.
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There is something very cool and freaky about a bug that stares you down until you walk away.
11 30
Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Tama Blough
Hello there!!
Maureen Maliha replied
lol
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
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
WOW!!! Look into my eyes!!!! AWESOME capture Maureen :))
Maureen Maliha replied
:-) Thanks, Rosie.
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
Very nice! You got a great one there.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Ken :-)
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
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
A lovely capture
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you very much, Tina!
Antanas
perfect
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Antanas! I love your book!!!!!!
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent macro Maureen!
Maureen Maliha replied
Hi, Torfinn!! Thank you very much xo
RajeevKashyap
Fantastic Work…
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you very much, Rajeev :-)
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
Love this! Wonderful capture! Just getting caught up..:-)
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Cherub!!
linaji
I adore these creaturesa!! wow
Maureen Maliha replied
They fascinate me and scare me all at the same time. Thank you, Lina!!
JUSTART
great shot
Maureen Maliha replied
:-) Thanks!! You do know I appreciate you, don’t you? xo
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
You are getting good at these :D
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Cee, very much
Luca Renoldi
great macro Maureen
Maureen Maliha replied
Glad you like :-) THank you so much, Luca
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 workif not, I will catch up, cross my heartLYN EVANS
Wow…what a brilliant image
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Lyn! :-)
micmac
Fantastic macro,looks almost prehistoric.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you! They really do, don’t they
niki78
Cool shot Maureen.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks a bunch, Niki :-)
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
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
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
WINNER!!
Mood & Ambience group
Bugs on Flowers challenge!
Maureen Maliha replied
Yippee!!!!!! Thanks!!
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!