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08-OCT-2008

The Praying Mantis

I think this is the Chinese Manis, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis. They can be green or brown. I have lots of them around my house. When I stand in front of one when it's crossing the driveway, it gets very aggressive waving it's front legs at me. It look like it wants to fight! I think they are much more photogenic when they are at least on some sort of plant rather than the driveway. They have very expressive faces.

Nikon D300
1/160s f/11.0 at 200.0mm iso250 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Oct-2008 23:59:47
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length200 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent250
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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