Mantis

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

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

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Originally Posted by Mrudul Godbole

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

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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:

Loved it, really nicely captured

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Originally Posted by Prajwal J Ullal

Loved it, really nicely captured

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Thank you.