Praying Mantis Closeup
This is a closeup picture of a hair from my dog. In the background, you can just make out a praying mantis.
The last week of September was a popular time to be a praying mantis. Or at least, praying mantises were quite populous. This one was climbing the stairs to my front porch; for some reason the top corner of my door attracts mantis moms to build their eggcases.
When I first saw this photo I nearly discarded it. All I could see was the giant DOG HAIR across the image. In the end I decided to keep it around because I thought her eyes looked interesting. Now that I look at it again, however, I’m glad I kept it. Click on the larger version of the image: you’ll be rewarded with a highly detailed view of her mouthparts, as well as a neat view of the segmentation of her throat.
Slowly getting the site back onto an even keel. It's nice to get back into the old posting rhythm.
tceisele said,
November 24, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
That does it. I’m going to have to upgrade my camera. I can barely get shots that close with my Canon A95 with the macro lens attached, never mind doing it handheld with the unmodified camera.
b13 said,
November 24, 2007 @ 11:33 pm
That shot is insane! He has a sly look… as if hes saying… “How YOU doin’?
ZWarrior said,
November 26, 2007 @ 9:59 am
Yes, I was going to comment on the look the Mantis is giving the camera as well. Very sly and very dangerous. Nice picture.