Praying Mantis

[V6GTO]

Went out on the terrace for lunch and spotted this on one of the palm trees. Snapped off a couple of quick shots then went in for the tripod. Came out and it was gone! Hence the crap photo. I think this is a female...the males are smaller and buff coloured.


Martin.

[simpo two]

Pretty good for a quick shot. I like the pattern made by the b/g.

I'd crop it a bit tighter and crank up the contrast/saturation a bit...

[CVP]

Lovely shot Martin, and most excellent PS work by Mr Simpo.

I'd agree with Simpo's comment about the backgound, the leaves on that plant (? a palm of some kind) have a really good "structural" feel to them that highlights the insect nicely.

If there are more of these around I feel you might be tempted by a macro lens

Chris

[V6GTO]

CVP said:

If there are more of these around I feel you might be tempted by a macro lens Chris

You don't know just HOW tempted!

Martin.

[CVP]

You know I think I might...he says after purchasing a second hand 105mm f2.5 for just this kind of thing

Do it, you'll only get one in six months anyway

Chris

[V6GTO]

CVP said:

You know I think I might...he says after purchasing a second hand 105mm f2.5 for just this kind of thing Do it, you'll only get one in six months anyway Chris

Debbie said, and I quote "tell him you don't need any encouragement!"

Martin.

PS - just got another before he flew off again


>> Edited by V6GTO on Wednesday 15th December 15:35

[bilko2]

Hey! Mr " i take crap Pictures"!

You know it's a good picture so enough with the "i take crap pictures", ok!
Very very good! A+ well done, that last one is good!

[V6GTO]

bilko2 said:

Hey! Mr " i take crap Pictures"! You know it's a good picture so enough with the "i take crap pictures", ok! Very very good! A+ well done, that last one is good!

Thanks, Ian, but I disagree. A better lens is for macro was called for, and a tiny bit of fill- in flash. But when I get my 28-135 IS repaired you can bet your shirt I won't see another Mantis!

Martin

[CVP]

V6GTO said:

Debbie said, and I quote "tell him you don't need any encouragement!" Martin.

You know I get the same from Mrs CVP. You can imagine what she said when I bought the 300mm f2.8 (second hand I hasten to add) But she does like the images it gives on her D70, so it's not just for me...honest

Chris

[V6GTO]

My little mate came back again, so this photo is only 10 miutes old...no PS.


Martin.

[.Mark]

V6GTO said:

My little mate came back again, so this Martin.

Excellent shot! How did you get it to look straight down the lens?
Oi over here!?