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24-SEP-2008 Jill Rex

Mantis
By Jill Rex

South Africa

African Clay pot, Porcupine quills & a metal praying mantis make up this African display.

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1/20s f/3.2 at 12.9mm iso80 full exif

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Katherine Stanback's Photos21-Oct-2008 17:54
Neat composition and lighting - those quills are really cool-looking, and the mantis is kind of cute!
Guest 15-Oct-2008 03:42
Great shot Jill, I really like the lighting on those quills! I noticed the praying mantis right away and figured it was not a real one; he's positioned just perfect and they're not usually that cooperative :-) Very nice entry indeed!
Helen Betts15-Oct-2008 02:41
A very elegant composition. Great light as well, and love the mantis.
Franky2005 10-Oct-2008 19:15
Jill, it took a while to notice the bug next to all the stings. I love the tight crop and the conversion!