Two mantis shots

[louist]

Just sharing two mantis shots. This guy belongs to a fellow reefer.

 

[kactusficus]

wow gorgeous shot of an amazing creature! The colours, clarity and details are fantastic, good work!

 

[avshockey311]

Very nice! What are you shooting?

 

[Jeff]

Cool...but scary

 

[edwing206]

nice pic. i've never seen a mantis so close up.

 

[BeanAnimal]

unreal... could you please post the shot parameters and other information

 

[Gundo5000]

Very nice shots!

 

[louist]

Thanks everyone! This guy was a blast to photograph since this was also the first time I got to observe a mantis at leisure.

EOS 10D + 180 f3.5 macro + 580ex + off shoe cord.