Mantis (Empusa fasciata)

[MiroslavMaric]

5DIII, Sigma 180 F/2.8, native morning light and perch, hand held,
f/7.1, 1/1250 ISO400,
Full photo size: 3647 x 5471 pixels,
PP: NR of BG and a bit of vibrance reduction at the right side of BG,
Location: The Island of Brač, June 2015.

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Thanks for viewing and CC.
Cheers,
Miro

[Warren Spreng]

I really like the feel of the mantis climbing up to get into the early morning sun, fascinating bug!

[Diane Miller]

Amazing!! Well done! Perfect color match of mantis, flower and BG!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Hi Miro - wonderful shot well done. I like the pose composition and colours and of course the subject. The rear end of the mantis is soft, whilst not a deal breaker, doesn't improve the image. Nevertheless one which I would like to have in my portfolio. I wish we had some critters like this on my patch!

[Steve Maxson]

A very interesting mantis giving you a great pose on a very nice perch! Love the creamy background and the light on the upper half of the frame. I might like to see a bit more brightness on the abdomen, but I can also appreciate Warren's comment about the Mantis climbing up to the sunlight. :S3: Excellent work!

[Bill Nuttall]

WOW! impressive shot