Praying Mantis

ront

I was out chopping some wood this weekend and as I was getting ready to go back to the house, I noticed something move. I looked closer and found this Praying Mantis on the ground. I very easily could have stepped on it as it was right where I was working. I was glad that I did not. I went and got my camera and took a few pics.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome!!

Thanks, Ron

GOLDENORFE

good shots, like #4 best.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

Skippy

ront wrote:

I was out chopping some wood this weekend and as I was getting ready to go back to the house, I noticed something move. I looked closer and found this Praying Mantis on the ground. I very easily could have stepped on it as it was right where I was working. I was glad that I did not. I went and got my camera and took a few pics.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome!!

Thanks, Ron

One thing about those Mantis, is they are not camera shy
That one sure has a huge abdomen... wonder if its a female?

I have no clue how you tell.

I like the pose in the second last shot.
When these things are on the move they can be hard to shoot,
some will just sit there and let you take the photos,
while others are intent on getting away.

You got yourself some nice shots of the Mantis ... Skippy
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Lord Vetinari

Lovely series- esp like #4 as well.
Brian V.

timbo13

nice series, I've never seen one that color and with such a large abdomen.
They are green, thin, and shy in my neighborhood!

Dee

I haven't seen one of these in years and years... great photos, so glad you didn't step on it, and that you took the time to take photos.

tlee

#3 is interesting, but I really like 4 and 5. Great series!