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He looks like he's riding the camera like a bucking bronco. Hee!

A fingernail.

© Jeff R. Clow

One more shot of one spectacular encounter with a praying mantis in our backyard.....

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wee_photo says:

LOL, really a good assistant here~
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Leonardo Martins says:

Amazing!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

lat454205 / Lisa says:

A great one, Joel.

Your photos always make me smile. : )
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fraggle Red says:

This is absolutely amazing.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Patricia Foxx [deleted] says:

Now that made me laugh! Great capture!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~ naim says:

She can show you special subjects!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

bethechange21 says:

so cool!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jbhaber says:

Love it!

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfredo11 says:

ESPECTACULAR ASISTENTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ccindigirard says:

Awesome shot!! They are an amazing insect!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid (dealing with computer issues) says:

that's the kind of assistant I like :D
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becky lou says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photographic Excellence, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pamelalong says:

Great capture. Must be your wife's hands. Or do you have that nice a manicure?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Tampen says:

That's just wonderful, j.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Iany T. says:

amazing capture ahaha really great
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

I think he's praying for a good shot! ;-)))

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Stone says:

Yet more trained wildlife; or is this a model you've used before. Very fun shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

AKDave says:

How cool!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jonmatthew photography says:

I don't know how you luck out with these encounters but this is cool Jeff....Nice shot. -JP
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mymediaeric says:

wonderful !

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Very cool shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperKarmen says:

hahaha.. funny!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Images"On Black"Invite only(comment 2)Contest theme-Hands, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

there can be nothing better than a praying mantis who appreciates a Nikon:))
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

FriaLOve says:

haha... very funny!
Everybody/everything likes your camera, why is that?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sicilian Princess(away for a while) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff In My Hand, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Six Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

emilie_giguere says:

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This is really one of Natures Finest!!>
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Schreier says:

You got some great shots of this little guy.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos de Jesus says:

Can you post the pictures that you took with the help of your green assistant ?

Nice catch !!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotos Leandro (Regresando de a poco) says:

WOW!!! excellent!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

NatureWalk says:

he's saying... no - that way!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Blondehandful (Away) says:

wow!!! talk about a fortuitous camera visit;)

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

A charming poser! Great catch, J!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

PA-C says:

Thank you for the wonderful smile - lovely composition!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Sooooo coooool, Jeff. Love that stance. FYI, this shot is currently #4 on Explore in case you hadn't noticed ;-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sanky S says:

Brilliant shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

J G Maia says:

Great shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dot65 says:

That's too funny!!
I love the new assistant.....seems to definitely know his/her stuff.

Btw, seen in Explore...Congrats!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dekoekkoek says:

haha thats fun
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

JB photographer says:

Glad there was another lens on hand to capture that!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Ariel ♈ says:

amazing capture. :D
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

blurredfoto / Aron says:

Great capture!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

FrankBA says:

great assistant
but one question
once it was finished did she eat you?????
;-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

klovir | says:

Wow, this is your pet? Nice pose!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~MAMA Z~ says:

..."just a little to the left...more light, more light!" What a cute helper you have Jeff! Congrats on making Explore.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sirenized Sabine says:

lol, that's so cool!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pheedder7 says:

muy muy buena foto
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Infinite Monkeys says:

Sweet!
OK, really sweet!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Julia {winterperfume} says:

Perfect capture and title!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

stevenbulman44 says:

Congratulations on Explore my friend. That is one awesome assistant you have to point the way
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto Pamp says:

O.O
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

-Sunny- in and out says:

Awesome shot, congrats on Explore :-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Rick Elkins says:

Wonderful, Jeff, your great sense of humor really comes through here.

He looks like a hood ornament!

Or maybe like he's directing the shoot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Boysilent4 says:

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TCM Hitchhiker says:

Haha, wonderful shot man, very nice indeed.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

newiseman says:

this is just too cool...great shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jlbruno says:

wow that's awesome!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

chloeevoo says:

what an awesome shot jeff!!!!!!
she has pretty hands.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

tfaye says:

Wow. Very fun.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Definitely a winner!!!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Luisainthesky [deleted] says:

Love it! Amazing haha
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

donpar says:

the director. =)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

samuel_belknap says:

Nice Shot! Neat Subject!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Denyse B says:

This is unbelievable! What a capture!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

heycarrieann331 says:

Haha!!! That's GREAT! Love the title!!! Congrats on Explore!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

s*ong says:

A little to the left, zoom a little tighter, nice job.

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videoal says:

Excellent!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

m.prinke says:

Aah, this is how autofocus is done in these new cameras? ;-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Master of the Mantis...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

japa_justin says:

haha. greatness. ride that camera!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

'eindzel says:

well done
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

all natural says:

too cute!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

austinbriab says:

He is the star and loving it ..great shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

nature55 says:

WOW!!! This is sooo neat! What a great capture!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

kristeenb says:

this is an amazing shot Jeff, well done indeed!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

It's a terrific catch.
Lens advert?
The lens with a look out?
Excellent photography as usual.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ilsebatten says:

How absolutely fabulous is that!!! And not to mention the very clean fingernails
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

palomino (patsy) says:

fab shot here....come look at my praying mantis having a snack...
take care...happy trails to you...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Laurie York says:

A terrific moment with wonderful composition!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Nancy Rose says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Winner of 'One of the best on Flickr', and we'd love to have this added to the group!

vff...very freakin fabulous!!!!!! Jeff, indeed this is a once in a lifetime moment and you were clever enough to get it!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jayesh joshi says:

Amazing shot
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

A really great catch! You have to be fast just in case it jumps off.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sketch'one says:

nice)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Starlisa says:

too fun! he looks like a great director... I am sure he won't steer you wrong! LOL.... I bet you were excited in this moment.

great shot!

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sashakasha says:

Now we know who is calling the shots here!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cholitau says:

I Absoloutely love this picture!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Bashi_B says:

great, a instant fave
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