The Praying Mantis

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• claudine (0)
• [2007-09-26 5:08]

What a pose that you captured Pankaj! :) It looks like it is going to attack you :) I like this dark BG a lot and good exposure and details. This is well seen and well realized. A funny one! Thanks,
Claudine

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• Photoslave (1199)
• [2007-09-26 5:10]

Hi Pankaj,

original POV, nice colors and sharpness.

TFS

Gio

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• batu (16383)
• [2007-09-26 5:12]

Hello Pankaj,
what an interesting pose of the Mantis and so well captured. Amazing depth of field and clarity of structures.
Best wishes, Peter

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• coolnik (575)
• [2007-09-26 5:32]

Hi Pankaj,
NIce details and composition, the sharpness is on the dot.
TFS
CoolNik

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• cicindela (9226)
• [2007-09-26 5:43]

Hello Pankaj!
This is a very nice close up of mantis diuring "morning cleanig" ;) I like the idea for photo and the final effect of your work. Good details, composition and sharpness. And very informative note!
TFS and have a nice afternoon!
Radomir

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• JoseMiguel (5658)
• [2007-09-26 5:47]

Hi Pankaj,
What a curiou spose caught!
It's like a mix between surprise and anger ant the same time!
A good macro with very clear details.
The black background helps to stand out the mantis.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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• undoredo (2740)
• [2007-09-26 5:53]

Hi Pankaj,
Very nice moment you've captured!!
I think it's kind of funny pose. :-)
Well captured with nice POV and details,
TFS and regards,
Kevin

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• eqshannon (31141)
• [2007-09-26 7:00]

This is one unusual pose for the Mantis. Looks like a circus actor. Framing is yours alone and good. If I had room for all pictures I like to take as favorite, then this would be one...I'll take one of each. You are so good..
Bob

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• ellis49 (2254)
• [2007-09-26 7:27]

Hi Pankaj,
a nice and unusal POV and pose. Godo sharpness and fine details.
Good DOF, the whole insect is in focus.
Well done.

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• clnaef (6814)
• [2007-09-26 7:57]

Bonjour,
Le sujet est bien connu mais alors quelle contorsion extraordinaire !
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• marmottelolo (14697)
• [2007-09-26 8:02]

bonjour pankaj
la pose est tres etrange mais l'image est tres bonne,POV et DOF sont impeccable.
bonnes couleurs.
laurent

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• Tamrock (1928)
• [2007-09-26 8:32]

hi pankaj!
what a funny little thing:)
great macro with very good
sharpness!
well done!

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• Alex99 (23735)
• [2007-09-26 9:00]

Hi Pankaj.
What an unique pose of the mantis and terrific macro shot of it. Great POV, amazing eye-contact, excellent darks and lights, crisp sharpness of the insect image and simply great DOF. Skillfully done picture. My congratulations.
Alexei.

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• jaycee (25460)
• [2007-09-26 9:35]

Hi Pankaj,

What an amazing pose! It looks like one of those toys that kids can bend and shape into any position. Fantastic shot with wonderfully sharp details and great colors. Looks great on the black background.

Jane

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• izler (44)
• [2007-09-26 10:57]

selam Pankaj
wonderful macro photo of this cute praying mantis that was giving nice pose to you
i like composition, point of view, dark background, depth of field, lighting, colours, sharpness, details, framing and note
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• joey (24909)
• [2007-09-26 11:32]

Hello Pankaj,
a perfect capture if this Praying Mantis in a funny pose :)
+++ Outstanding sharpness, striking black BG, great POV and well composed.
--- Nothing.
Well done,
Joe

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• fartash (5161)
• [2007-09-26 12:08]

Hello Pankaj
Perfect moment to shoot,
Perfect focusing,BG and composition,
Superb shot,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2007-09-26 12:44]

Una excelente imagen con maravillosos detalles.
La mantis mira a la cámara...como a su siguiente víctima.
Perfecto encuadre Pankaj.
Cordiales saludos, JL.

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• Necipp (100)
• [2007-09-26 12:57]

Hello Pankaj very unusual pose you got fine dof and focus good pov and composition tfs rgds Necip.

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• SelenE (13972)
• [2007-09-26 13:15]

Hi Pankaj,
I liked the pose you captured :o) Colors, contrast and composition look very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• lise (2877)
• [2007-09-26 13:21]

Hi Pankaj,
Great capture of this mantis! The black bg really makes the green stand out. Lovely details and composition.
Lise

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-09-26 13:49]

Hello Pankaj,
Excellent exposure and focus!
very good clarity, real colour and details
well composed and well seen
cheers
Tony

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• Silvio2006 (102073)
• [2007-09-26 14:37]

Hi Pankaj, splendid macro with wonderful details, excellent focus and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• captainsgirl (4088)
• [2007-09-26 16:13]

Hi Pankaj,
Now that is a different view of the Mantis, Great shot! I love the way his head is tilted like hes posing for you! TFS
Donna:o)

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• Juyona (16891)
• [2007-09-27 2:54]

Hola amigo,
precioso trabajo,
magnífica macro pov y estupendo foco...
saludos
pt

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• angybone (7684)
• [2007-09-27 4:05]

WOW! LIke a scene from an alien movie...what a close-up! Fascinating!!! Perfect sharpness, excellent dark background, wonderful color..great shot!

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• jmirah (4687)
• [2007-09-27 4:25]

Hi Pankaj,
WOW!! Excellent DOF and focus. Outstanding composition and POV. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Jim

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• haraprasan (20403)
• [2007-09-28 1:44]

Hi Pankaj,
A beautiful capture of this praying mantis with a very good POV. Lovely details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• cataclysta (5666)
• [2007-09-28 2:26]

Hi Pankaj
Another great shot of mantis. DOF is good, sharpness could be a little bit better but it is ok. I like the pose of the mantis, great black buckground and compo
Good job
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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• marhowie (486)
• [2007-09-28 3:28]
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Excellent POV and pose of the Mantid Pankaj.
Composed well with very good color, detail, DOF, and the black BG really makes it stand out in the frame nicely :)
Well done!
Howard

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• jcoowanitwong (13754)
• [2007-09-28 5:08]

Hi Pankaj,
Mantis can have strange pose. You captured this one with perfect focus and exposure. Thanks for sharing this lovely picture.
JC

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• parthasarathi (1314)
• [2007-09-28 23:37]

And my prayer---- go on clicking such worthy pictures.

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-09-30 9:59]

Hello Pankaj

He looks like he is looking straight at you.The POV and DOF is excellent.I like the lighting and contrast.The colours are deep and well saturated.Nicely captured and composed.TFS

Rob