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The Mantis
The Mantis
MattO


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Challenge: Shallow DOF IV (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Date: Sep 9, 2008
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 9, 2008

 Found this little guy at work, brought him home, set up a twig in the kitchen, with some foamcore as a background, one AB800 on camera left with a large softbox, small reflector on the right. Yeah I'm an idiot and my wife screamed when he flew around in the kitchen. Oh well was worth the effort.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 324
Avg (all users): 6.7778
Avg (commenters): 8.5714
Avg (participants): 6.7037
Avg (non-participants): 6.8333
Views since voting: 3666
Views during voting: 334
Votes: 189
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)

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Sony DSLR-A700
Sony 50mm f/1.4
 01/27/2009 11:54:46 PM
What a great shot!!! And one of my favorite little critters, too :-) They just fascinate me. Very well done!!
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/22/2008 04:27:29 PM
LOL about the thing flying around! Congrats on a lovely shot, a new personal best, and a 5th in a very big challenge!
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 09/17/2008 08:47:45 AM
well done on the HM...an awesome shot for the challenge
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
 09/17/2008 08:15:06 AM
WTG!
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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L Macro USM
 09/17/2008 03:59:30 AM
Excellent use of DOF, it works with the image, rather than just being coincidental :)
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/17/2008 01:52:05 AM
Worth the effort indeed. Excellent shot - congrats on 5th!
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Pentax K-3
Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
 09/17/2008 01:34:50 AM
Too bad you couldn't hang on to your 7, but if DrAchoo's mantis couldn't, this didn't stand a chance :) You beat him though! Good job.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 09/17/2008 12:11:51 AM
a personal best! (and i called top 5 :P) Very well done
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Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
 09/17/2008 12:07:04 AM
Congratulations, beautifully done. I love the shadow! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
09/13/2008 11:45:52 PM
amazing 10
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Canon EOS-20D
 09/13/2008 09:37:02 AM
very neat.
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Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/11/2008 12:58:17 PM
Excellent! I like the lighting, nice triangular composition (which complements the subject's head,) and the clarity of the image.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/11/2008 07:46:17 AM
That is great. It really has personality.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 09/11/2008 01:02:29 AM
Very nice colours. I really like the crop. Focus is spot on and I like that I can see the details in the top of his head with wonderful clarity. Not voting, just commenting. Good luck! :)
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HTC Droid Incredible
09/10/2008 08:27:33 PM
awesome
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Canon EOS-1100D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 09/10/2008 08:31:34 AM
Excellent DOF and focus on his face.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 09/10/2008 01:40:06 AM
looks like a guaranteed top 5... congrats, tack sharp and fits the challenge to a tee
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