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The thorn amongst the roses

The thorn amongst the roses

A praying mantis stalks prey in a rose bush, a sobering reminder that danger may lurk in even the most beautiful of places....
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A praying mantis stalks prey in a rose bush, a sobering reminder that danger may lurk in even the most beautiful of places.
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NIKON D80

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Aperture f/8 ISO 400 Shutter 10/5000 Focal Length 1050/10

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Jul, 2016

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