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Photo of the Day ~ Wildlife & Bugs Category ~ June 03, 2007

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Hoping and Preying...
by Bud Hensley (Bud) 
Camera:
Pentax K10D
Location:
Middletown, Ohio
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
The fly won this round of "mantis and fly" that I witnessed these two playing for several minutes. The young mantis would attack and miss and the fly would return a few seconds later. The fly doesn't realize the role it's playing in sharpening the hunting skills of the young predator and soon, hopefully, it will be a tasty meal for our little garden guardian.


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Dean Mengel commented on June 03, 2007 01:28:
Good shot & title Bud
Mark Westlake commented on June 03, 2007 04:35:
Great capture,congrats Bud!
Joe Shah commented on June 03, 2007 06:36:
I think this is among the best images I've seen! The detail and the Mantis' sneaking up stance are outstanding! Congratulations Bud!
Craig Jewell commented on June 03, 2007 07:34:
Aah Bud. As I said the first time I saw this. fantastic photo. Don't you just love the Vivitar S1 105mm ;) Glad to see you won with this shot :)
Kathy Pazaryna commented on June 03, 2007 07:41:
Amazing Capture Bud getting both of these in the same picture and so crisp and colorful. Big congrats on your POTD win.
Sharon Isern commented on June 03, 2007 10:02:
I love your title!! This is a great shot, hard to get two in one shot. The detail and color on the fly is awesome.
Diane Blackford commented on June 03, 2007 12:17:
Great capture Bud. It's amazing how the two of them seem to be playing. I love the results you got with your camera. I hope to upgrade to this model by the end of the year. Congrats on your POTD
Linn Smith commented on June 03, 2007 13:23:
Outstanding image with dramatic appeal capturing the one after the other. Congratulations on a superb photo!
Glenn Urquhart commented on June 03, 2007 13:55:
Amazing clarity and detail, vibrant color, outstanding lighting and dof... Stunning composition, Bud!!!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on June 03, 2007 18:19:
Congratulations, Bud, on another beautiful shot in the wildlife and bugs category. However, I believe that this one tops them all. It is extraordinary in every way.
Bud Hensley commented on June 03, 2007 20:34:
Thanks to all for the very nice comments! It's fun to be able to share my new obsession with such an appreciative audience ;)
Kathy Shogren commented on June 03, 2007 21:25:
Such a cool macro, this is a two for one! Great job. Congrats Bud on POTD!
Dorris Shanklin commented on June 03, 2007 22:55:
Great picture!! And even the shadow of the mantis!


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