This was a young praying mantis, the body only about an inch long. He was, though, a very quick hunter. The mantis was mugging for a solo shoot until a bee showed up on the scene, then he forgot all about me and concentrated on lunch.
a few seconds earlier . . .
Bad break for the bee…good break for Dave and the praying mantis 🙂 Very cool image.
Amazing! You were at the right place at the right time–and you knew what to do about it!
Stunning macro(s). Beautiful soft colors. Great capture!