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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

1460

Likes

+216

Awards

People's Choice in #preyingmantis Photo Challenge

People's Choice in A Mantis Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+94

Top Choice

+19

Magnificent Capture

+16

Absolute Masterpiece

+12

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!

Ultimate

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!

Ultimate

Excellent image and capture!

PRO+

WOW! Perfection!

Joseph - Congratulations on your win my friend Definitely an awesome and remarkable photo.

Wonderful Macro image,...

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