Praying Mantis.

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Jody Melanson
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Praying Mantis.

Post by Jody Melanson »

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Canon EOS 1D Mark II N + Sigma 150/2.8 + Kenko Extension Tubes.
1/250s f/13.0 at 150.0mm iso50 with Flash
Handheld.

1st Praying Mantis of the year for me. Found him in my backard.
Jody Melanson, Capturer of God's Creations.

Carl_Constantine
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Post by Carl_Constantine »

Nice capture Jody. Very crisp. However, the low ISO setting and the fast speed, caused the image to be a bit dark (unless of course that was your intent). I'd up the ISO to 100 or 200 and leave the rest of the settings alone, or maybe use a levels adjustment layer in PhotoShop to brighten the image a titch. Other than that, great shot.
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Ken Ramos
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Post by Ken Ramos »

Well Jody, I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder. Talk about a mantis "glamour" shot! I think its perfect as it is. We've seen a lot of spectacular mantis shots on here but this one is certainly different. I like it a lot. Supurb work Jody! =D>
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Post by paul »

The lighting here is very special, Jody; like worshipping in a dim gothic cathedral. Great atmosphere. Totally unique, with the light at its most intense around the head, and falling off along the diagonal. Awesome!
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Beetleman
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Post by Beetleman »

I agree with Paul on the moodyness (is that a word) . Like the last thing a bug sees after he is captured by him and "the lights are about to go out". :cry:
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Post by Sven Bernert »

Very cool Jody! =D> love the mood!

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