Still here

Ambrola

Pickings are tough around here, no insects! I did find this huge Mantis and a Jumper.
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GOLDENORFE

great jumper shots, like compositions

dont think mantis shots work ccomposition wise! lighting looking better though
are you in texas? seen a few shots of this species from that state recently

jackiejay

beautiful images the detail is so clear I imagine onece winter sets in bug shots will get really really slim pickens

Ambrola

I am in NC. The Mantis is so big, I can't get all of him in the frame? I have seen many of these, but never one this size.

Lord Vetinari

Well I wish I could find a mantid - good shots. Esp like the last jumper shot.
Brian V.

Ambrola

Thanks guys. That means alot comming from you guys. I just wish there was something to photograph. Can't practise without a subject. Like Phil says, I think I have the lighting alot better, just need to work on composition. I have been reading the rules of 3, and makes sence. Now if I can get the insects to pose.