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Risking life for nourishment
Risking life for nourishment
CindyG


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Risk (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Location: my front yard
Date: Sep 13, 2008
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Nature
Date Uploaded: Sep 13, 2008

 I was taking photos of the praying mantis when the bee made a mistake and landed near it. The praying mantis quickly grabbed the bee and started snacking on it. Then the skipper came along, but after assessing the situation, quickly left.

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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
09/21/2008 03:30:23 PM
That is far too many bugs on one flower - yuck! But, a very nice catch - for you - not the bug - he's just creepy..
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 09/19/2008 08:22:13 AM
This would be better if the subjects could be further isolated by getting in closer and/or using shallower depth of field.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 09/19/2008 06:24:36 AM
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Kodak CD33
 09/18/2008 12:48:32 PM
I didnt even see that green bug i just thought that bee or whatever was eating something! wow very nice shot
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Nikon D70s
 09/17/2008 09:40:24 PM
The texture of these flowers makes the photo very busy. I would like more focus on the mantis, and less on the flowers in front. Very cool shot, though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 09/17/2008 03:43:11 PM
Great capture! This could also be a candidate for the "Bummer" challenge for the poor little half-eaten fellow :)
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/17/2008 10:33:54 AM
Wonderful for theme; feel that DOF could be a bit deeper
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