Praying Mantid: above and below

[flavio]

I was surprized to find this insect in the open. It asked for a fotoshoot and I did it for free.
After all I'm just trying to learn a thing or two about this fine art.
I think the details are better seen in a larger format. Feel free to visit my photostream.
Thanks for looking!



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 6.7 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire




Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[Chip]

Both of these are remarkable. I especially like the lighting and the pose in the first one. Great detail in both, as well.

I'd be proud to call either of these mine.

Well done!

[KodiakStar]

Nice captures you got there! I can never seem to find one of those guys when I have my camera with me!

[leonaashlee]

They are adorable looking and the photos are excellent

[flavio]

Originally Posted by Chip

Both of these are remarkable. I especially like the lighting and the pose in the first one. Great detail in both, as well.

I'd be proud to call either of these mine.

Well done!

Thank you Chip. I seem to remember I took those at noon time and the sun light was harsh. Although the mantid was not moving I used a fast shutter and selected a DoF that included the whole insect. I did some PP to get better color definition and composition.

[Ella1267]

They are so amazing....

[Chip]

Originally Posted by flavio

Thank you Chip. I seem to remember I took those at noon time and the sun light was harsh. Although the mantid was not moving I used a fast shutter and selected a DoF that included the whole insect. I did some PP to get better color definition and composition.

The lighting might've been harsh, but it looks nice and dramatic to me. Good job in post.

[Fred flyfisher]

Very cool flavio, I like them both. Nice detail.

[lindyannajones]

What expressive eyes! Startling, in fact. You know, Flavio, the combination of angle, background, sharpness of your photo, the negative spaces by the legs all work to lead your eye to this haunting expression. That's just grand!

[flavio]

Originally Posted by KodiakStar

Nice captures you got there! I can never seem to find one of those guys when I have my camera with me!

Thanks Kodiak.
These are very shy creatures. I was lucky this time.