The Ghosts Behind Her Mask

29 February 2012 12 Comments Home » Insects etc.

Scanning her new territory,
the ghosts behind her mask are wilder
than last night’s crowded garden party.

A mantis scans her new territory

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Praying mantis | Tenodera aridifolia sinensis

12 Comments »

  • Dusty on G+ said:

    Stunning picture

    # 29 February 2012 at 11:21 am
  • Gert on G+ said:

    Stunning!

    # 29 February 2012 at 12:06 pm
  • Magnus on 500px said:

    Really nice work!

    # 29 February 2012 at 1:56 pm
  • Paulo on 500px said:

    Great macro!

    # 29 February 2012 at 5:09 pm
  • Diane said:

    She’s a star, her spotlight making her the beauty that she is. Black widow has nothing on her. “But it’s alright now, she learned her lesson well, if ya can’t please everyone, she’s gotta please herself!”
    This shot is SUPERB!

    # 1 March 2012 at 7:27 am
  • Rick said:

    Thanks Diane. One of the first mantids I was able to find. She gets a double-page spread in my new book.

    # 1 March 2012 at 7:30 am
  • Suradej on 500px said:

    Wonderful macro, nice process.

    # 1 March 2012 at 8:43 am
  • Ken on Focusing On Wildlife said:

    Rick, this is an amazing photo. The back-lighting combined with the sharpness and depth of field.

    # 1 March 2012 at 8:48 am
  • Muayad on Jungle Dragon said:

    Great

    # 1 March 2012 at 9:06 am
  • Kurt on G+ said:

    Love this. Great shot!

    # 1 March 2012 at 10:13 am
  • Dennis on G+ said:

    Great shot of my favorite bug.

    # 1 March 2012 at 10:13 am
  • Pat on G+ said:

    What are YOU lookin’ at?

    Love these creatures! I have 3 egg sacks I found in mine and my son’s yards. Looking forward to the hatch!

    # 1 March 2012 at 4:54 pm

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