Orchid Reflection
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A female Orchid mantis, approx 15mm in length
15 frames focus stacked 5dsr 100mmLmacro flash from left side and backlit from right side.
shot on granite worktop
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Beautifully composed and shot. I love this photo. I've never been so aware of Mantis 'feet. '
Do you know where the Orchid Mantis can be found? We only have the standard green variety here - beautiful in it's own right, but the Orchid is spectacular.
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Found in southwest Asia i belive, they are commonly bred in uk and kept as pets along with dozens of other species
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