Would of loved to got the pink flower in the backdrop through the whole frame. The wind was blowing like crazy....Zoom in on that mouth full. (5 years and 3123 days ago)
Wonderful shot! Beautiful color and amazing clarity!
author says:
Thanks everyone, and MnM for ALL your comments!
I cast a shadow over the wings which helps reduce the glare off them.
The dragonfly downers are an ancient Chinese secret.
I shot this Mantis after dark earlier this week. I had seen her mating earlier that day and was hoping to catch her eating her mate. That didnt happen, but the night shot was still freakin cool!
f/9
ISO 200
1/60 sec w/flash (5 years and 2294 days ago)
Nice
Howdie stranger!
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