Charlie's Angels
This shooting was made using three Indonesian mantises (two male/female Pnigomantis medioconstricta and one female hierodula kalimanatan). The scene is obvious...
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This shooting was made using three Indonesian mantises (two male/female Pnigomantis medioconstricta and one female hierodula kalimanatan). The scene is obviously constructed. I made several attempts to understand how to handle the situation since these insects are very quarrelsome, in fact almost immediately one of the two small mantises gave a paw to the large one, bending an antella (arranged in post production). Finally, to avoid fighting, I slipped sheets of paper between the three mushrooms to create a separé and then I positioned the animals. When I was ready to shoot and the mantises were calm, I removed the sheets and had a few seconds to take some pictures. Because of the position they assumed in this shot and their fighting temper, I decided to call this photo Charlie's Angels :)
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Chatter Award
Runner Up in Tiny Nature Photo Contest
People's Choice in Macro Vibes Photo Contest
Zenith Award
Curator's Selection
Top Shot Award 21
Spring 21 Award
Runner Up in Picture Insects Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
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Superior Skill
All Star
Virtuoso
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Romea
December 09, 2022
I love it!
There is so much poetry, humor inside!
How about telling us the story? 😉
There is so much poetry, humor inside!
How about telling us the story? 😉
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joybello
March 08, 2023
You must have done some fancy Photoshop work, or placed those praying mantises there!!
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EmmanuelODonnell
March 10, 2023
This photo is AMAZING!!! I love the sharpness of everything! Great job on this photo!
tonimitchell_6741
March 10, 2023
Wow, an extrordinary photo. I really believe this should have come first. Keep going, you deserve huge recognition
SabryMadison
March 11, 2023
Thank you all for your kind appreciation and thank you for people's choice 🙏 If you're interested, I've included a storytelling for this shot.
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FeatheredJester
March 30, 2023
They're just as interested in what you're doing as we are in what they're doing. I just love this.
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