I Dare You!

stunning shot

Joyce, I’ve tried on a number of occasions to get one of these little critters in sharp focus without much success. You’ve achieved this here, getting him in all his beauty and charm. I can tell the two of you were engaged in an animated conversation! Enchanting!

Nice picture, a brave character.

Deborah, Cynthiab, Bonnie and MaryO: Thanks to each of you for stopping by and leaving your encouraging comments!

Nice shot

Joyce, I love this! Great capture!

these guys are awesome andyou have done a superb job with the perspective, what a nice shot… is tha his SUV in the driveway? I can never get that low how do you do it???

Hagen, Annika, and John: Thanks to each of you ; I appreciate your supportive comments very much! Bonnie and John, yes, it’s all about getting down to their level; not afraid to get in the dirt or grass in this case…....this guy was most cooperative! We were face to face and I had a blast :-)

Great capture Love the way the mantis is positioned and looking directly at the camera. The pipe takes you deep into the photo and the leaves with lines and a blurred background sets it all off.

Starr1949 Thank you so much for taking a look and leaving such a gracious comment!

Wow wonderful macro Joyce.

Excellent shot…... really nice use of the DOF

frogster & TA Joseph, C\Thank you I really appreciate it!

They look very scary this close up!

Excellent capture

Stuart, Thank you!

Those wings look like they haven’t yet opened up properly. When they first emerge they need pumping up, for want of a better explanation. I’m guessing this has just emerged. Nice catch!

WOOOW, gorgeous macro, so clear and perfect exposure, excellent shot!

WOOOW, gorgeous macro, so clear and perfect exposure, excellent shot!

Mel and Adela, Thank you both so much! I believe this one has an injured right wing….

what a wonderful shot – it looks like he is posing for you lol!!!

Perfect exposure and composition, well done.

This is a fantastic shot.. I love the way he is looking directly at the camera.. Brilliant DoF with the pipe leading your eye..

wow FANTASTIC A++++

Wonderful image! Great DoF as well.

Deborah, Antanas, Paul, Peter & Helen: Thanks each of you for stopping by and leaving such supportive comments on this piece.

This is my kind of photography. Down on my stomach, eye to eye! Love it :-)

Marianne; yes, that’s exactly what it was; thank you so much!

This is a beautiful “capture”... :)
I love how we can see “his” eyes and all of the details there… :)

Lovely capture Joyce, but my – how big are these things?

Julie, thanks…..these are really quite small….this one was about 4 inches in length and maybe an inch and a half tall…..just got to get down to their level to see them like this; thanks for stopping by and commenting. :-)

This is cool. Nice shot and good detail. Did you submit this to the macro group?

I have now; Thanks for the reminder, and thank you for viewing and commenting on this image!

This perspective makes this critter look HUGE!
Great work!

Colin, Thank you so much; I love shooting these little guys and you just have to get down to their level. I appreciate your stopping by and leaving the wonderful comment!

Beautiful macro

Nice I like the DOF the car adds to the photo

BySilent, Stormphotonet, thank you both for the gracious comments!!

Excellent!

birdtoes, Thank you so much!

These critters can be downright cocky, I love them! This really is a wonderful shot, the background setting & pose really make this interesting.

lumineux, Thank you so much!!!

Love this bug every year i get the eggs and put them around yard,.. Nice shot.

Wow.. She/he looks very confident and intimidating… great shot !

Pat & Linda @ Grayeaglephotography thank you for the support; I really appreciate it!

elbambino; Thank you for stopping by and leaving the gracious comment!

Love it ! great work.

Wow neat capture this is great

Marc and coffeebean, Thank you both; it means a lot to me that you took the time to view and comment on this piece!

ha ha tee hee ! you made me laugh out loud with the title when I opened the shot ! the best kind of art on red bubble – the unexpected!!!

Wonderful vantage point. I just love praying mantis. A great shot….Cheers

nice shot

Ha Ha! Cute little dude. Did you see the praying mantis on America’s Funniest Videos boxing with the guy? Nice shot, nice sentiments in the side bar.

I simply love this picture! The Praying Mantis is the only bug I’ll let crawl all over me…they are so harmless and interesting looking…