Praying Mantis.

PhotosbyKW

This is not a true macro shot, as I don't have a macro lens. However, I'm pretty pleased with it anyway, under the circumstances. I saw this little guy, just as it was getting dark and I was closing up my shed. This is a handheld shot with the 70-200 f4IS, of all lenses. Due to the minimum range, I wasn't sure that I had him in focus, but am still pleased with the outcome.

printergirl

Wow. That is a really nice tight shot for not using a macro lens. I like it!

IraRunyan

Very nice indeed. Great focus and a fantastic background! Well done.

PhotosbyKW

Thank you all. The background was just grass and a good lens. I got lucky with the shot, but it really got me interested in such things.

PhotosbyKW

Melbourne, huh?

I'm from Panama City, originally. Small world.