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I can't even look ;) Mantis religiosa, a female in clean ups :) It's too dangerous to get in touch with this little hunters... The positions, movements, framing possibilities, are almost infinite. The worst part is the hundreds of shots every time I spot one of these. European Mantis,Mantis religiosa Click/tap to enlarge

I can't even look ;)

Mantis religiosa, a female in clean ups :) It's too dangerous to get in touch with this little hunters... The positions, movements, framing possibilities, are almost infinite. The worst part is the hundreds of shots every time I spot one of these.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Just like jumping spiders, very engaging macro subjects :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
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      Indeed! Although they are not my subject because they are so hard to capture decently. By the way, this afternoon I did captured a massive spider, Argiope lobata, I will upload it asap ;) Cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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The European Mantis

"Mantis religiosa", referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.

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Uploaded Sep 5, 2016. Captured Sep 5, 2016 16:10.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200