Praying Mantis on Guard

That’s getting the down low
Great shot Joyce
I get a Land of the Giants feel from this

Gary and Peter, Thanks for the nice comments——actually I was laying on the grass to get this shot…....they remind me of “aliens”......

love this shot! im partial to the mantis !

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…...Joyce

Beautiful shot!

Stacy, thanks for the nice comment on this photo; I really appreciate it. Joyce

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THANX! David, You made me laugh, thank you; I had fun with this one :-)

I wonder what he thought of you laying in the grass. Fantastic close-up of a unique insect, Joyce!

very nice. well done

Perfect capture

Wonderful macro!

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

Lovely shot!.

Thanks for stopping by Biswajit – and for leaving the wonderful comment.

Cute little friend… They are so neat! Wonderful macro.

Kimberly thanks for the lovely comment – I had a blast with this amazing little guy!

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.

I echo all the comments above…Brilliant!

I’m humbled – thanks!

Bonnie and Antoine, Your comments are so very appreciated – sincerely – THANKS!

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!

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.

Stunning shot Joyce..Love the stance they hold.Excellent shot.

Krafty, Thanks for stopping by…....and the lovely comment on this photo.

great shot here joyce, focus on him is perfect

Christopher, Thank you so much ! This one was a lot of fun and he became my new best friend for awhile.

this is such a great shot love the green

What a fabulous shot!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel & Carpenter777; thanks to both of you for stopping by to check it out – and thanks for the supportive comments!

They are wonderful insects,lovely capture,Joyce!!

excellent shot, larger than life, this is maybe my favorite insect,

Mine also John.and so photogenic! Thanks for the view and the supportive comment.

great capture

Lance, thank you so much for the nice comment and also for your time viewing…..

Laura, thank you so much – this one was a lot of fun!

Wonderful macro shot.

frogster, thanks so much for stopping by and for your kindness.

wonderful capture have never seem one of these before

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!

What a delight!

beautifully framed! never seen one so close before! good job!

Great macro, Joyce. He seems curious and coy at the same time.

Vicky, Leigh, & tanya; thanks to all of you for stopping by and for leaving such supportive comments – I really appreciate it!

Great macro Joyce, he looks kind of intrigued with you

Lisa, Thanks, I think he was wanting a closer look; just as I!

A monster mantis! Oh my!

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.

beautifull capture & macro,well done!

lilifrong, thank you so much for that gracious comment!

Oooo. Great capture. Wonderful.

Dawn, Thank you so much!

Dawn, Thank you so much!

What a poser! Lol Another excellent capture.

Lumineux, Thank you!!!

I hope his prayers will be heard…lol Great shot!

Olga, thanks for stopping by and commenting on this piece; I really appreciate your support!

very nice shot

Raymond, thank you so much!

Fabulous shot !!!!

Globalphotos, thank you so much!

very well taken…

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.

Beauty and wisdom stand side by side in harmony! Wonderful work Joyce!Sx

Wonderful shot, like it’s dancing.

Great macro!!