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Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

A macro shot of a praying mantis silhouetted behind a leaf.

A macro shot of a praying mantis silhouetted behind a leaf.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 320 Shutter 1/500

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Oct, 2013

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well done......

I LOVE this shot! Just great! :)

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SHADOW DANCING! :) LOVE IT!

Awesome work & so creative!! :)

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