Praying mantis - Sunset II

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:01 pm

Praying mantis posing on the dry grass stalk at sunset time.

A little bigger ISO (88 instead my standard 64) and not so close flash distance.

Camera model Olympus SP-320
Date/time 24.08.2006/19:53:51
Exposure time 1/30 s
F-number f/5.6
ISO 88
Focal length 8 mm

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:48 am

Now this one is just plain "CUTE" Background is beautiful

Gordon C. Snelling · Post by **Gordon C. Snelling** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:32 am

I agree, I love the dark backround.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:47 am

I agree, this is a cute shot and an excellent background to set off the mantis, thanks Nikola!

PeglegOS · Post by **PeglegOS** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:17 am

Looks like it's turning it's little head to face the camera.....

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:46 am

Thanks for comments guys! Background is of original place and time, I only captured it. Impression of background is darker due to flash. But that is roughly how usually sky looks over my vacation place at sunset. In live is much better of course.