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Mantis

Mantis

A tiny praying mantis sitting on the tip of my finger

A tiny praying mantis sitting on the tip of my finger
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NIKON D3300

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settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 220 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 55/1

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upload_date

Apr, 2016

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150

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+5

Awards

Superb Composition

Peer Award

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Outstanding Creativity

Absolute Masterpiece

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Wow, what a great capture. I've never seen a baby mantis

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#Praying Mantis #bug #insect

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