The peeper

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Flower mantis(green)

Spotted this photogenic beauty along the bushes in Nagla trail. Though it was very active and most of the time kept itself away from the lens' coverage, occasionally it gave that perfect pose to liven up the frame. Though missed out one of the best poses, I could manage to get this peeping pose.
EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/18
Shutterspeed 1/125
ISO 800
Handheld, external flash fired

Location: Nagla trail

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice pose. Liked the way the two antennae are seen. The three prominent veins on the back of the leaf are going towards the bottom, so taking the attention away from the subject. So I feel slight less of the leaf (from the bottom) would be good with more space on the top (just a thought). Thanks for sharing.