More Monsters From Hell

macrobuggermacrobugger Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
edited March 16, 2008 in Holy Macro
Mantis that is.

Chinese Mantis 1cm long: "Washing Up"
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Acting the Maggot:
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Stalker:
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Fly Trap:
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A Hunting We Shall Go:
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Think thats it for now hope you all like this little series.
Hope to do some more over the comming days.

Thanks for looking.

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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
    What a brilliant set of macro shots. I enjoyed every single one. Looking forward to seeing your next set of shots. clap.gif

    Regards
    Bob
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
    :jawdrop Wow! Can't think of anything else to say...
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  • RobinivichRobinivich Registered Users Posts: 438 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
    Must have been fun to follow him through his daily routine!!!

    Wonderful, it's funny, but manti (sic?) always seem to have such expression, just the way their heads are shaped!

    #1 is my favourite for that face!
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  • nzmacronzmacro Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
    Monsters........naaa, they are simply gorgeous and very fine shots as well. Excellent work. Ahhh, the only monsters I know, are all human.

    All the best and a great series. thumb.gif

    Danny.
  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
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  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2008
    Beautiful shots, Canon! Nice series. thumb.gifbowdown.gif
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  • job3210job3210 Registered Users Posts: 83 Big grins
    edited March 15, 2008
    Great shots of a mantis. Also liked No 1 the best. Looking forward to the next ones
    Glenn
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2008
    Excellent series like #1 & #3 :)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2008
    macrobugger wrote:
    Mantis that is.

    Chinese Mantis 1cm long: "Washing Up"
    Acting the Maggot:
    Stalker:
    Fly Trap:
    A Hunting We Shall Go:
    Think thats it for now hope you all like this little series.
    Hope to do some more over the comming days.

    Thanks for looking.

    Are you breeding thise little guys?
    Looks a mean little buggar doesn't it, love the band across the eyes.

    The first one is my favourite, I like them all but that one in particular,
    with the water droplets on it's head, and in cleaning mode clap.gif

    I must say he did a real clean job on that spider, it's not even icky inside,
    looks like slices Tuna rolleyes1.gif do not compare Tuna with Flies Skip! rolleyes1.gif

    Awesome Series macrobugger clap.gif .... Skippy :D
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  • macrobuggermacrobugger Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited March 15, 2008
    Skippy I do breed them yes, only new to it this year but so far enjoying every moment of it, gives me plenty of macro work over the winter months.

    I took them to my local camera club along with some stick insects to give a macro workshop it was a blast.

    At first I heard the usual "insects whats so dam good or interesting about them" about ten mins later all you could here was "omg look at that, thats amazing".

    Thats what I call a successful nite for all and some new interest in the subject created.

    Thank you for your comments greatly appreciated.

    Gareth

    Skippy wrote:
    Are you breeding thise little guys?
    Looks a mean little buggar doesn't it, love the band across the eyes.

    The first one is my favourite, I like them all but that one in particular,
    with the water droplets on it's head, and in cleaning mode clap.gif

    I must say he did a real clean job on that spider, it's not even icky inside,
    looks like slices Tuna rolleyes1.gif do not compare Tuna with Flies Skip! rolleyes1.gif

    Awesome Series macrobugger clap.gif .... Skippy :D
    .
  • macrobuggermacrobugger Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited March 16, 2008
    Two New Pics
    Prohierodula Picta: Blue Winged Mantis Nymph
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    Polyspilota Aeruginosa: Madagascan Marbled Mantis
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    That will do with the mantis pics for awhile until they get their wings I think.
    Cheers for looking.
    Gareth
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