The Praying Mantis

in #photography5 years ago (edited)

Hi Steemit Family!

I noticed this beautiful mantis on a shed roof today, These creatures have such an amazing vibe, I love them!

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These fascinating creatures are liked by gardeners as they eat a wide variety of other insects but can themselves become the pray of birds and bats.

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The super sized front legs are designed for catching and gripping on to their prey.

These photos were taken with my Canon Powershot SX 60 HS

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Wow! Never seen one that up-close before... Gorgeous little critter.

Thank you very much. He is gorgeous yes!

Hahaha! That's more a... peeping mantis! 😂😂 Merry Christmas!
Ps. Beautiful photos!

😂😂😂 Happy Christmas my friend x

Very exciting pictures and somewhat synchronistic for me because I dreamed of mating praying mantis' (or manti) just the night before last!?

Wow what amazing dreams you have!

Yes, they certainly are :)

Its wonderin if it can eat human photographers lol.

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I think they may be aliens too

They almost have a happy looking face!

Yes I agree , this one definitely looks like he has a joke to share with me. 😂

Wow! Such a wonderful photography. Really i love your post. Thanks for Share.

Thank you for your kindness.

Gosh! This one is big and smart!

Thanks very much. Hope you are well

It's so beautiful. I love your photography.

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Thanks very much

GREAT shots!! I love preying mantis and am fascinated by them. Appreciating either your incredible gentleness and patience to capture these shots, or your sensational zoom lens. LOL.


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Looks like the mantis was ready for your shots haha : )