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Mantis

NIKON D70

Aperture 18/1 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 1000/10

upload_date

Nov, 2016

Views

885

Likes

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Awards

Chatter Award

Zenith Award

Top Shot Award 21

Winner in Praying Mantis Photo Challenge

Absolute Masterpiece

+15

Top Choice

+11

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

All Star

Thanks everyone, I'm glad that there are others who love mantis

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Location

The shot was taken during a visit to mainland Greece September 2006.

Time

It was taken early in the morning

Lighting

At that time I was using a Nikon D70 Camera and as the available I had to use the built in flash

Equipment

Nikon D70, an old Micro Nikkor 55mm lens and built in flash

Inspiration

I have always enjoyed Natural History and its photography and especially insects. I find the variety of these creatures around the Med most interesting and would dearly love to spend more time there. This particular Mantis flew onto the balcony of the apartment where I was staying and it was very aware of its surroundings as it watched and followed people walking around the area.

Editing

I darkened the background a little to make the subject stand out

In my camera bag

At the time I had just the one camera and the kit lens that came with it. The macro lens was from a film camera. I have since then moved on a little and the cameras have got more up to date. I normally carry a 20 mm wide angle a 105 mm Macro and a 300 mm Sigma.

Feedback

Move in slowly and take as many pictures as you can I find a minimum aperture of at least f11 a good starting point.

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