Mantis III
just a photo of a mantis15 total reviews
Comment from PoohBear
Very nice capture of this fellow. What size lens did you use to get this photo? I like the lighting here and the composition is fair. He was looking at you and might have even had a smile on his face.
reply by the author on 14-May-2010
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Very nice capture of this fellow. What size lens did you use to get this photo? I like the lighting here and the composition is fair. He was looking at you and might have even had a smile on his face.
Comment Written 14-May-2010
reply by the author on 14-May-2010
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PoohBear,
All I can say is I used a canon digital camera, which I'm still learning, set the ISO at 300, used the macro lens and portrait setting, F stop at 3.6 from what I can gather and then took the shot, and then several more of them with a different f stops, this one turned out best.
Thank you for the review, hope the info helps.
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Thanks for the info. I am also a die hard Canon owner and am on my 10th Canon. Have fun!
Comment from cmoisel
These creatures always seem to be very inquisitive. Wonder what he is thinking. Love the different green contrasts. Focus great and lighting great. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-May-2010
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These creatures always seem to be very inquisitive. Wonder what he is thinking. Love the different green contrasts. Focus great and lighting great. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 14-May-2010
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cmoisel,
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 GaliaG
excellent entry for the contest and by sure a different and unique one
excellent capture of tones of green, good focus, composition and presentation
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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excellent entry for the contest and by sure a different and unique one
excellent capture of tones of green, good focus, composition and presentation
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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GaliaG,
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 seshadri_sreenivasan
It fits beautifully well. The colours are natural and pleasing. The sharp image shows up the details of the mantis very well. All in all a nice nature composition.
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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It fits beautifully well. The colours are natural and pleasing. The sharp image shows up the details of the mantis very well. All in all a nice nature composition.
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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seshadri_sreenivasan,
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 clinthudson
Before I read your notes it was the tones of green that grabbed my attention. The break in the spiky background grass really shows off this ugly bugs head. Detail is good. Placement is great and the lighting very well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Before I read your notes it was the tones of green that grabbed my attention. The break in the spiky background grass really shows off this ugly bugs head. Detail is good. Placement is great and the lighting very well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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clinthudson,
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 lorac1
This picture has strong initial impact. It is a clear shot of the locus with excellent detail in the head, back, and legs. Irt holds one's attention.
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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This picture has strong initial impact. It is a clear shot of the locus with excellent detail in the head, back, and legs. Irt holds one's attention.
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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lorac 1,
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 Robin Gillow
This is really nice and certainly apt! What a lovely shot? Great colour, general view-ability and cropping. Cannot complain about the focusing either. A really pleasing picture to view. Thanks once again. Robin
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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This is really nice and certainly apt! What a lovely shot? Great colour, general view-ability and cropping. Cannot complain about the focusing either. A really pleasing picture to view. Thanks once again. Robin
Comment Written 11-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Robin Gillow,
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
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LOL and you are welcome. Robin
Comment from benhar
Excellent detail the mantis stands out really well and is very crisp and sharp and holds the centre of interest well.
Good technique and lighting and Color harmony
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Excellent detail the mantis stands out really well and is very crisp and sharp and holds the centre of interest well.
Good technique and lighting and Color harmony
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 11-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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benhar,
thank you, i am honored by the rating,
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
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My pleasure Julie
Comment from Nadege
You are right, plenty of shades of green here.
So good luck in the competition.
The focus on the main subject is a bit soft for me.
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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You are right, plenty of shades of green here.
So good luck in the competition.
The focus on the main subject is a bit soft for me.
Comment Written 11-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Nadege,
thank you,
"To know how to suggest is the art of teaching."
Comment from ddively
Awesome capture of the mantis! He's mixed in well with the other green colors. Extremely cool shot! Lighting is perfect! The dark background it perfect. Nice photograph! Thanks for sharing!
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reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Awesome capture of the mantis! He's mixed in well with the other green colors. Extremely cool shot! Lighting is perfect! The dark background it perfect. Nice photograph! Thanks for sharing!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 11-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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ddively,
thank you, I am honered by the rating.
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