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Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

I found this praying mantis on a post. He posed nicely for me!

I found this praying mantis on a post. He posed nicely for me!
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Oct, 2015

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo on a farm in Pennsylvania where the mantis was perched ona fence post.

Time

Around 5:00 p.m.

Lighting

It was natural light.

Equipment

Canon camera, hand held as he was sitting still.

Inspiration

I enjoy macros of insects.

Editing

Not too much, adjusted tones.

In my camera bag

Two cameras, several lenses, cleaning kit, filters, tripods, extra storage cards and batteries, pen and paper.

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