Seeing Green is a photograph by Shane Bechler which was uploaded on July 14th, 2012.
Seeing Green
A green praying mantis looking at the camera and allowing me to take a macro shot up close. This mantis was busy looking for food as I was trying to... more
Title
Seeing Green
Artist
Shane Bechler
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
A green praying mantis looking at the camera and allowing me to take a macro shot up close. This mantis was busy looking for food as I was trying to get pictures and it was ignoring me the majority of the time. I wanted to get a picture of it looking at me, so I pressed the button for the flash to pop up. This got the attention of the mantis and it looked at me for a second or two and I was finally able to get a shot of it looking at the camera. My lens was less than two inches from the mantis during this shot. This image was taken in Greeley Colorado.
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July 14th, 2012
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Comments (37)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… GREEN ANIMALS INSECTS AND BIRDS CONTEST! F/L
Mary Myers
Marvelous take. Everything about this insect is very distinct, very crisp. Never thought about them having such a variety of color shadings. Very interesting creature. Thank you for sharing.
Nikolyn McDonald
Congratulations on your tie for 3rd place in the recent G is for Green contest. Such a very cute expression - he looks quite curious.
Christine Smart
Absolutely stunning shot! but I'm not in the slightest bit jealous....ok, well maybe a little bit.....ok, actually a lot :-) You have a great gallery. Thank you for posting this one on my thread. V & F
Danielle Parent
Congratulation Shane for you prize in the "Macro Insects" contest ! That is one fabulouse "Menthe Religieuse" or Praying Mantis as a gardner every one of us needs these insects around that is a very effective ecological way to kill the pests in your gardens..I started to see them around when I added the water features in my own garden..ahh I wish I took that shot myself..lol! Voted and Fav!
Will Borden
Shane~~CONGRATULATIONS on your second place win and tie in the recent "Macro Insect Imagery" contest- July 22, 2012!!!
Randy Rosenberger
A really beautiful macro shot on this one, Shane! I love it! Congrats on your tie for 2nd place in our recent contest, "Macro Insects' sponsored by the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Also, welcome to our family of friends and artists here in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, as it is a true honor to have you aboard! Got the big "Elvis" F/V on this special and magnificent capture!
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