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Isabel Cutler | all galleries >> Galleries >> My Chinese Praying Mantis Egg Case Adventure > _MG_7876 On the run
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02-JUL-2007

_MG_7876 On the run

It's nice having a shorter macro lens, but it is more intimidating to the mantis since I have to work closer to him. I was very happy that the guy I found down below the deck was not this one which was obviously hiding within the eggplant pot. I wish I knew more about mantis body language since having the rear end up like that is not a typical position. It went up when I approached with the camera...and then I decided "What the heck. Let me check downstairs and see if I can find the one from yesterday and....click on "next".

Canon EOS 20D
1/125s f/20.0 at 60.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time02-Jul-2007 16:11:16
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length60 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/20
ISO Equivalent400
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programprogram (1)
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Judith Barnett02-Jul-2007 20:50
I have seen this pose many times too, some sort of defense pose I think. that is a terrific shot!
Judith
Graham Tomlin02-Jul-2007 20:27
fab detail amazing best regards Helen