Mantis

[Arun Acharjee]

One of the masters of camouflage this mantis is a helpful insect. This is a female Asian Giant Mantis.

EXIF Info:

Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon 40mm macro
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/10
Shutter Speed: 1/400

Edited, Cropped, No flash

Thanks for viewing.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice perch. Good you got it looking towards you. Thanks for sharing.

[Arun Acharjee]

Nice perch. Good you got it looking towards you. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you. With 40mm it is quite easy to get insects like mantis looking at lens as they make little flight or any other approach to escape with the shortening of distance. Though in most cases this little distance is really a hindrance.:001_smile:

[Prajwal J Ullal]

Loved it, really nicely captured

[Arun Acharjee]

Loved it, really nicely captured

Thank you.