Macro and Flora IOTW 12/31/2009 Mike Landwehr

Congratulations Mike Landwehr
Praying Mantis

This praying mantis flew onto our deck, and landed on a potted hibiscus plant. We rarely see these in Iowa, especially in town. The white siding on the house provided a background that made this high-key portrait a natural. Too bad I didn't have any colorful blooms for him to crawl up on! Cloned out an OOF twig, expanded cavass to the left, and cropped. All C&C welcomed!

1D Mark II N
100mm f/2.8 lens
1/30 sec at f/9
ISO 400
Tripod
No flash

Mike, Congratulations.:)

Congratulations, Mike! Very cool image.

Congratulations! Well deserved.

Congratulations, Mike.

Nice Job! Congratulations.

Congratulations Mike...:cool:

Congrats Mike, great detail and I like the high key treatment:cool:

Congratulations Mike! :)

Congratulations Mike!

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

Congratulations.

Heartiest congratulations!
Stu