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These images (3) of a wild praying mantis, are full-frame shots with the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro. They're hand-held in somewhat low light in a sporadic breeze, so getting sharp images was a challenge (lots of throw-aways ;-> ). (ISO 800)

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	Matthew Clark Photography & Design says: Oh my wonderful!!! Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	Mamen Saura says: Of all the Mantis pictures, I like this one the best. The framing is fantastic. Looking at you... I guess... Samir's Fav Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	Dale Allyn says: Matt and Mamen, Thanks for looking and the comments. Mamen, I think you're right – this one seems better than the others. It was either looking at me or its own reflection in the lens. Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	45street says: Wow, fearrr Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	tigerebel3 says: I could take that shot if i had an expensive camera too :) Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	Photo_Freak says: This mantis looks goofy. One eye is going this way, the other that way! But excellent job capturing this insect. Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	Dale Allyn says: PF: Its eyes are quite independant indeed. When I photographed it from behind it was looking straight backward at me while its head was facing forward. Thanks for looking. Cheers! Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	Stevez32 says: That is great Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )
	WAXY. says: Geez Louise! WOW! Nice one, Dale! Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken on October 23, 2005

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