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josephleduc

Preying Mantis

Preying Mantis

I found this Preying Mantis in my backyard and she was kind enough to p[ose for me.

I found this Preying Mantis in my backyard and she was kind enough to p[ose for me.
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camera

NIKON D750

settings

settings

Aperture 18/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 900/10

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2016

Views

1184

Likes

+196

Awards

People's Choice in A Mantis Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+81

Magnificent Capture

+16

Top Choice

+15

Absolute Masterpiece

+8

All Star

+1

Superior Skill

Superb Composition

Genius

Outstanding Creativity

Virtuoso

Emotions

Impressed

+6

Happy

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Categories

Macro
Nature

Amazing! Love the clarity and stunning greens!

Fabulous image! Composition, subject, exposure, everything! I voted for it. I hope you win the contest!

PRO+

Tack sharp and a great pose to boot. Awesome shot.

PRO

Congratulations! Your photo is the People's Choice winner in my Mantis photo challenge.

PRO

Congratulations om your win Joseph. Magnificent macro!

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