Be My Valentine?

: Be My Valentine?; A praying Mantis looking for love. Thanks for viewing, Don; Created by: Donwrob.; Tools Used: Rebelxt-75x300-Arcsoft; Created on: August 2006; Image Views: 204; Average Views per Day: 0.4; Image Number: 34615

Comments:

Anne from USA on Feb 22, 2008 at 1:48 PM said:

I hadn't noticed that the praying mantis had a heart-shaped face until looking at this picture. I remember my sister and I catching a praying mantis when we were young and being given strict orders to leave it alone. It was a rarity then. But so beautiful. I loved the beautiful purple - it was just the right added touch! A wonderful Valentine gift - of course, I am thinking a little later date as Feb. 26 is my birthday and this is almost exact day for me to find this picture. *g* Great Work, Don.

Wmc from Den CO on Feb 24, 2007 at 1:44 AM said:

Cool kinda like a Mac shot, w/the 75x300.. never tryed one yet, wife has a Rebelxt good camera. Sharp looking-like it

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Feb 22, 2007 at 2:04 PM said:

WOW WOW WOW WOW what can i say that everyone else has not already. this is amaising thank you so much for sharing it. keep it up

donwrob from Ohio on Feb 9, 2007 at 10:19 AM said:

Thanks Karen, Talsi and Mary!

Mary, I acually used the 75x300 I had at the time. I was about 6' away w/ a tripod. It worked OK, but many shots were blurred even with the tripod. It isn't the best for macro, but he was very shy when I got in too close with the 18x55. Thanks again, Don

MAry Sham from Pgh,PA on Feb 8, 2007 at 8:17 PM said:

Unusual, interesting and well done capture. What lens did you use Don?

Talsi from WNC on Feb 8, 2007 at 7:43 PM said:

Excellent shot of the Mantis.

km from TX on Feb 3, 2007 at 1:06 AM said:

Great color and detail on this fine macro image. Considering what happens to the male if he should take her up on her invitation, I think he'd be better off staying a bachelor!!

donwrob from Ohio on Feb 3, 2007 at 12:51 AM said:

Thanks everyone! I sure appreciate the kind words.

Alandra, no tubes. I need to get some though. They are on the wish list :-). Thanks again, Don

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Feb 2, 2007 at 9:48 PM said:

echoing all the other comments, late again. Were you using an extension tube, Don?

Evelyn from Chicago on Feb 2, 2007 at 8:19 PM said:

What a great shot...he does look a bit like an alien though...

Whittler from Maine on Feb 2, 2007 at 4:49 PM said:

WOW!! perfect.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Feb 2, 2007 at 8:51 AM said:

Outstanding Job Don!! I really like the back lighting along it's neck, or what ever it is :) I love those eyes..

Talsi from WNC on Feb 2, 2007 at 8:35 AM said: