Mantis

Thank you so much for all of your support and comments. The tremendous amount of feedback i've gotten from this picture blows my mind! Thank you so much everyone, I'm glad you like this shot. :)

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(534 comments)

Dane Van Lizzen says:

this is the greatest
=D!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

btocher says:

Wonderful, wonderful shot. I love it!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

metalkpretty1 says:

so expressive! great capture!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Lawraa says:

thank you so much!! it was scared of me, i believe. :]
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ideation5 (write me at Yahoo) says:

Eww, better than National Geographic!
The contrast of up-close, exciting exotic action with an absolutely ordinary suburban backdrop.
( I "Stumbled" on this thru this person's StumbleUpon-pages chas6000.stumbleupon.com/about/ )
The Mantis is obviously taking a defensive posture... if it was as tall as it looks I sure wouldn't mess with her!
I'm not sure why, but when I first saw this I imagined Miss Mantis performing a camped-up version of Gloria Gayner's "I Will Survive". How perfect is that? Thanks.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Lawraa says:

No, thank YOU for that wonderful comment! :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

bobafettish says:

found this thru stumbleupon as well... what a crazy and amazing shot :) nice work!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyBanana says:

Wow, thats amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

billaday says:

great framing and expression from the mantis. (I StumbleUpon'd, too... you should add this to the Fantastic group!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr-Leech says:

Great I really love this pic!.. Good shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

chefranden says:

Wow, Good work!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

daughterofwily says:

What a cute little guy! <3
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

oskarak says:

great shot
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

neobanzia says:

What a fantastic photo. Never knew a mantis could look so ......pretty!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kolderal says:

Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

NiH says:

Looks like the mantis is doing the Cha Cha cha on a tune of Frank Sinatra :)

Also, whats up with the last commenter :S I agree, he is brilliant, but does he spend his time doing these kind of stuff only?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

drBenMonkey says:

saw this blogged on Wired
blog.wired.com/tableofmalcontents/2007/04/ple ase_do_not_h...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

rvidal says:

fav!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pondage says:

great shot!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

apgwhite says:

Looks like the Karate Kid! Nice.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Silveira Neto says:

heheheh very good
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

7sarah says:

That's gorgeous.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

AnswerGuru says:

"I'm gonna bust out some karatayyyy"
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Phima-Boy says:

@ kolderal: Looks really... happy? :D
haha! Great shot man!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

danielkedinger says:

pretty dang funny
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

HijabMan says:

great shot :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jack Pearce says:

Great shot! Saw this on digg.com.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

digitalstrike says:

Cool haha.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

!!! k2208 says:

:D bellissima
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Buy the ticket, take the ride. says:

wicked shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mika. says:

Hi, ned!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Hulgatha Doodlesack says:

In New Orleans I once saw a Preying Mantis do back flips for an audience of about 12 palmetto bugs. This superb shot proves yet once again that they are truly marvelous creatures.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

treasonx says:

My new wallpaper I love it! Are there any bigger sizes?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

bouche says:

We come in peace.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

himynameismrburns says:

The British Huamist Association should use this as their new logo. Their current one is the Happy Human.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Hampson says:

Got to this via Digg - it's on the front page! Amazing shot!

Faved!

HalfDecentGraphics
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dorron says:

One word to describe this pic...WOW !!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cnunciato says:

Now that's brilliant.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

itcamefrommars says:

that's the kewlist thing i have ever seen.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

petwa says:

"I'm super! Thanks for asking!"
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

crobaropen says:

dude....you should check out www.istockphoto.com its like flickr except you can get money for you pictures...and this is very well done... I think you should definatley try it out!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Vote For Summer says:

Mr. Miyagi: "Called 'Crane Technique'. If do right, no can defend!"
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

alexjhart says:

Excellent Shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

uchicagodan says:

Awesome!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

afred says:

lol, this is hilarious. thanks for sharing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

skirkybaby says:

Ahh I just found this up Digg, excellent work, I love how hes doing the whole arm waving thing, nice close up tooo and it looks like the weather is a bit fantastic there n all! \o/

:D
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Masrab says:

The happiest bug ever!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

(in)destructible says:

Freaking GREAT!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

d² says:

That's awesome! I wouldn't want to get that close to that mantis tho.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Cameran80 says:

Classic shot, that's just wonderful!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

SciFiBookNut says:

This is just an awesome shot! A friend sent me the link and I'm going to share!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

stuckinok06 says:

This is my new background on my computer. Might have to rename my hard drive "Ned." Send this to National Geographic & tell them you want a job.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

michperu says:

A Bug's Life!!!!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed'd says:

Amazing
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

wonker says:

Lovely, did it ever make it accross :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

digitalAmit says:

Awesome
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

NemoPix says:

O_o
Great shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

paguero02 says:

I scared too

pedroaguero.blogdiario.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

nc454 says:

I hope it knows there's a car right behind it. Splat.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

themastrmind says:

You got dugg!

digg.com/offbeat_news/PICTURE_The_Happiest_Bu g_You_ll_Eve...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

SquadMonkey says:

10 out of 10!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Izzard says:

You must have been chuffed to bits with this shot. Makes owning a camera worthwhile.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

moj says:

Yaying mantis? :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Lapsus says:

Either it's really happy, or it's getting ready to eat the photographer.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Clifford Dorr says:

"Big finish!"

This is a great shot. Love the DOF.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaume d'Urgell says:

Great!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

RuneJensen says:

COOL!
--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

slackwaresubgenius [deleted] says:

Superb shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

1n3br14t3d says:

Great shot. The wings are beautiful.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Beautiful! Nice capture!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

hil26d says:

It's a BUGs LIFE

Brilliant
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

darksyderydaz says:

absolutely amazing pic
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

raniya74 says:

great pic!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Brandon Bianchi says:

Gooooooooooaallllll!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

André Elias says:

Amazing capture of a moment! :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

billyjoelntrdame says:

i just imagine "we are the champions" playing in the background
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

natto says:

kung fu master!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Pockafwye says:

Saw this on a digg.com

What a riot! My husband has a phobia of bugs, and even he thought this was priceless =)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Clamps_87 says:

Saw this from digg.com

Nice shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Darvocet says:

From digg.com - Fantastic pic!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jordan F says:

Westside.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

MrShow says:

Steve Holt!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sivcevic [deleted] says:

Yeah, it's been digged ... errrr ... dugg.

Nevertheless, fantastic shot, well done !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

phlezk says:

lol
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mike_zellers says:

amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ElbridgeGerry says:

Nice shot.

Currently in Digg Top 10:
digg.com/offbeat_news/PICTURE_The_Happiest_Bu g_You_ll_Eve...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

wphj says:

I know you'll never read this, with all the comments, but that's such a great picture!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

trp0 says:

RUN!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Nxqd3051990 says:

Great shot ever :)
nXqd
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

blue_meany says:

Awesome.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Quotato says:

Are you sure this is not a single frame from the movie "Bugs Life"?

Just kidding--- :*)

One of the best macro/micro photographs I have ever seen.

I think you have found an original theme.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

acraftyone says:

What a COOL photo! It's so clear and vibrant & I love the contrast between the back & forground.....not to mention the little guys cute!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

SupraSkylineSTI says:

Wow, a stupid Bug. I nominate this Worst Post of 2007.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

omegadynamics says:

Much to hilarious to be confined to Flickr, i'm glad some one Dugg this
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Pasquale D'Silva says:

Very cute!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

heart_rachel says:

Amazing. You are so talented.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

drgabler says:

wow!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Aen Tan says:

From Digg. Really nice shot. Made me happy too.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

s_d_anthony says:

saw it on digg. great
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

omakeboi says:

wow that's cool as hell. Is that mantis yours?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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