Comment from donkeyoatey
Nice macro shot of the mantis..I like being able to see the eye. Your composition is pretty cool..I like him leaning into the frame. To me it fits the parameters of the contest just fine. Donkeyoatey

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reply by the author on 12-May-2010

donkeyoatey,
thank you for your time.
I have seen others do this where they have to keep their identity a secret so I leave you with this thought:
�??Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.�?� by Karen Ravn

Comment from denisestanley
I LOVE the subject matter!! The praying mantis being my favourite insect and green my favourite colour. Your camera seems a bit out of focus though - maybe it's not meant to take these sort of macro shots? Otherwise, this is a fantastic composition to me!

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 Comment Written 11-May-2010

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reply by the author on 11-May-2010

denisestanley,
so the maco lens would have made it perfect? did not have one... but is that what needs to be done to get a better rating? thank you.
I have seen others do this where they have to keep their identity a secret so I leave you with this thought:
�??Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.�?� by Karen Ravn

Comment from stanjo
It definately fits with all the different shades of greens the head looks a bit out of focus to me while the rest is clear, nicely presented within the frame thanks for sharing!!

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reply by the author on 11-May-2010

stanjoe, thank you
I have seen others do this where they have to keep their identity a secret so I leave you with this thought:
�??Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.�?� by Karen Ravn

Comment from armymom
the title is great, but this is a spectacular shot, so clear, and close-up. shows the unique colors of the mantis. The light use accentuates its' color and the lovely green grass blades so well. I like the head of the mantis, you can see the features of the face amazingly well. A nicely presented shot, outstanding impact.armymom

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reply by the author on 11-May-2010

armymom,
thank you,
I have seen others do this where they have to keep their identity a secret so I leave you with this thought:
�??Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.�?� by Karen Ravn

Comment from Mattison
The focus on the larger view here looks very soft so using the smaller view to rate as the focus on this looks much better.
Good colors and lighting on this!
Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 11-May-2010

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reply by the author on 11-May-2010

Mattison,
thank you, sizing on this site can be a pain sometimes.

reply by Mattison on 12-May-2010

Did you download the Infanview program? Or what ever the name of that is.
They recommend it here for that. I was a big chicken about downloading ANYTHING but found it quick and quite easy to use once I realized that you had to go into the file section and make sure you use the 'save as'. With the first several ones I did, they ended up in my 'Documents' file then off to my 'Kathy' file.
Give it a try and see if it helps you as much as it helped me because now, I can post even my largest shots without NEEDING to crop everything out of the shot just to make it small enough to fit here.
Good luck and happy shooting!!
Kathy (Mattison)

reply by the author on 12-May-2010

no, I will need to look at it, thanks and take care have fun taking those shots, thanks for the tip.