Praying Mantis on Guard
I love this little Praying Mantis; he seemed to be very curious.
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Gary L. Suddath, about 1 year ago
great macro shot.They look fearsome up close like this
Peter Ede, about 1 year ago
That’s getting the down low
Great shot Joyce
I get a Land of the Giants feel from this
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Gary and Peter, Thanks for the nice comments——actually I was laying on the grass to get this shot…....they remind me of “aliens”......
crackgerbal, about 1 year ago
love this shot! im partial to the mantis !
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Thanks for the viewing and the nice comment – I had so much fun with this little guy-
--we came face to face and I think he liked it….he put on quite a show…...JoyceStacyLee, about 1 year ago
Beautiful shot!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Stacy, thanks for the nice comment on this photo; I really appreciate it. Joyce
David Cortez, about 1 year ago
wwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
THANX! David, You made me laugh, thank you; I had fun with this one :-)
Maria Dryfhout, about 1 year ago
I wonder what he thought of you laying in the grass. Fantastic close-up of a unique insect, Joyce!
Jelynn, about 1 year ago
very nice. well done
Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago
Perfect capture
Michelle Duerden, about 1 year ago
Wonderful macro!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
14ktgold, Jelynn, Catalin & Michelle – thanks each of you for the wonderful comments on this photo and 14ktgold, I think this little guy probably thought I was the “alien”.........I appreciate all of you stopping by and checking out my work :-) Joyce
Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago
Lovely shot!.
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Thanks for stopping by Biswajit – and for leaving the wonderful comment.
Kimberly Palmer, about 1 year ago
Cute little friend… They are so neat! Wonderful macro.
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Kimberly thanks for the lovely comment – I had a blast with this amazing little guy!
Bonnie Taylor ..., about 1 year ago
Fabulous job, Joyce, in getting such a candid shot of this remarkable insect. He seems to have enjoyed the encounter as much as you did. Aren’t we blessed to have such a diversity of creatures in our world! Thanks for showcasing this one so marvelously.
Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago
I echo all the comments above…Brilliant!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
I’m humbled – thanks!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Bonnie and Antoine, Your comments are so very appreciated – sincerely – THANKS!
Momlee Bhattac..., about 1 year ago
Is he a cute little guy? And he does seem curious….possibly as to what you were doing :). Great shot Joyce. Spot-on focus. Well done!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Momlee – yes, I think he was a cute little guy…..those who do not like insects probably don’t agree though…....Thanks for the wonderful comment.
Cynthia Adams, about 1 year ago
Stunning shot Joyce..Love the stance they hold.Excellent shot.
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Krafty, Thanks for stopping by…....and the lovely comment on this photo.
Christopher E..., about 1 year ago
great shot here joyce, focus on him is perfect
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Christopher, Thank you so much ! This one was a lot of fun and he became my new best friend for awhile.
carpenter777, about 1 year ago
this is such a great shot love the green
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
What a fabulous shot!!!!!!!!!!!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Mel & Carpenter777; thanks to both of you for stopping by to check it out – and thanks for the supportive comments!
lance leopold, about 1 year ago
They are wonderful insects,lovely capture,Joyce!!
John Davis, about 1 year ago
excellent shot, larger than life, this is maybe my favorite insect,
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Mine also John.and so photogenic! Thanks for the view and the supportive comment.
Laura Marsh, about 1 year ago
great capture
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Lance, thank you so much for the nice comment and also for your time viewing…..
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Laura, thank you so much – this one was a lot of fun!
frogster, about 1 year ago
Wonderful macro shot.
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
frogster, thanks so much for stopping by and for your kindness.
cynthiab, about 1 year ago
wonderful capture have never seem one of these before
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Cynthia, Never? I just love them; they always seem to have such a curious look about them…..and very “alienlike”.............Thanks for the nice comment!
Vicky Brago-Mi..., about 1 year ago
What a delight!
Leigh Ann Pobiak, about 1 year ago
beautifully framed! never seen one so close before! good job!
Tanya B. Schro..., about 1 year ago
Great macro, Joyce. He seems curious and coy at the same time.
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Vicky, Leigh, & tanya; thanks to all of you for stopping by and for leaving such supportive comments – I really appreciate it!
Lisa Kenny, about 1 year ago
Great macro Joyce, he looks kind of intrigued with you
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Lisa, Thanks, I think he was wanting a closer look; just as I!
MtnMan, about 1 year ago
A monster mantis! Oh my!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Oh yeah! And he’s still lurking around outthere somewhere; last I heard he was headed North on I-5 heading up into the mountains…........MtnMan thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on this image.
lilifrog, 12 months ago
beautifull capture & macro,well done!
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
lilifrong, thank you so much for that gracious comment!
DLKeur, 11 months ago
Oooo. Great capture. Wonderful.
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
Dawn, Thank you so much!
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
Dawn, Thank you so much!
Lumineux, 11 months ago
What a poser! Lol Another excellent capture.
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
Lumineux, Thank you!!!
Olga, 11 months ago
I hope his prayers will be heard…lol Great shot!
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
Olga, thanks for stopping by and commenting on this piece; I really appreciate your support!
Raymond Desjardin, 11 months ago
very nice shot
Joyce Dickens,..., 10 months ago
Raymond, thank you so much!
Globalphotos, 10 months ago
Fabulous shot !!!!
Joyce Dickens,..., 8 months ago
Globalphotos, thank you so much!
Hiroko, 8 months ago
very well taken…
Joyce Dickens,... in reply to Hiroko’s comment, 6 months ago
Hiroko; thank you so much!
J.K. York, 6 months ago
wow. like a sci-fi still from the 1950’s. attack of the atomic mantis or something like that. super sharp worm’s eye view. just a perfect natural habitat macro shot. love it.
Joyce Dickens,... in reply to J.K. York’s comment, 6 months ago
James thank you so much…this has always been a favorite of mine as well; I appreciate you adding it to your list! By the way, this was unedited, other than a little cropping…..... :-)
Sophie Shapiro, 2 months ago
Beauty and wisdom stand side by side in harmony! Wonderful work Joyce!Sx
Joyce Dickens,... in reply to Sophie Shapiro’s comment, 2 months ago
Sophie I thank you for the gracious comment and…. Thank you so much for adding this image to your favorites; I am honored!