Not to Big to handle

[Chris Kotze]

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens 300 2,8 + 1.4
SS 1/8000
ISO 800
f/6.3

Kruger Park
Your comment and advice are appreciated

[dankearl]

Really cool shot, the bug is awesome and the colors really jump out.

[Arno Ellmer]

Great shot,Chris! The vibrant colours and the great detail and sharpness make this image.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Chris, you seem to have pet LBR's. Great catch for both of you, and you could even enter the preying mantis into the macro section. Very well timed and captured.

[gail bisson]

Hi Chris,
This image is so cool but...I wish the bug was between his upper and lower mandible. The praying mantis looks like it has been blown backyard hitting the beak. I realize the LBR was flipping the bug but it still looks weird to me. I would love the see the next shot in the sequence because the BG and exp and techs are excellent,
Gail

[Gabi Sandu]

Wow. Great shot, superb colors.

[Ofer Levy]

GReat light, colours, sharpness and what a beautiful Praying Mantis! I agree with Gail regarding the placement of the bug though.

[Ken Watkins]

Remarkably good shot, like others I agree that it look a little odd with the Mantis not apparently within the beak, but I really do not mind at all. Magical moment captured beautifully

[Bill Dix]

Great moment captured. First reaction was: great bird, colors, detail. Second reaction: how's the LBR holding on to the PM? Still, it's an awesome shot. Did you use flash?

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Amazing colors and great detail. How is that mantis staying there? It doesn't look like it is in the mouth.

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks for all the comments is much appreciated, he tossed the mantis and missed the catch this is a shot as it passed the beak. Bill no I did not use a flash.

[Ken Watkins]

Chris,

Thanks for the info, I am not surprised he dropped it, the question is did he get it back?