Tuesday

Mantis - After the Molt


As I was taking shots of the Mantis Exoskeleton I found the newly emerged Mantis.

Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.
~ Mary Ann Brussat
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17 comments:

  1. PoetessWugJune 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Ha! Ha! How cool!!! ^_^

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  2. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Wow, great capture, love this shot!

    John
    relaxedrush.blogspot.com
    connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

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  3. forgetmenotJune 14, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    He looks like he looking right at you, saying "How do I look?". Excellent shot, Kerri. Mickie :)

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 14, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    they are so good at keeping an eye on you too! they're the only insect that can turn it's head to look at you...

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  5. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    He's cute and he's also looking at you!!

    Di

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  6. ChrisJune 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That's a splendid shot and i love the light coming from the right side. Well done Kerri!

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  7. Gail DixonJune 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Nature never ceases to amaze! Wonderful shot.

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  8. Ruth HiebertJune 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I was impressed by those big eyes.Great capture.

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  9. the wild magnoliaJune 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Mantis are so interesting to look at, so different, and never will be mistaken for anything other than a Mantis.

    Thank you for sharing, giving me a walk about, through the woodlands, and nature.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  10. One PhotoJune 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I have still yet to see one in the wild. They really are the most unusual looking of insects aren't they? This is a really fabulous shot - I love the fresh new colors post-molt.

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  11. ReenaJune 14, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Love them ... such a cool insect and he is not pleased your intrusion! :-)

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  12. young-eclectic-encountersJune 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Awesome shot with great quote
    Johnina

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  13. grammie gJune 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Kerri..Don't know how,but almost didn't see this post, and I am so glad I noticed!!
    How exciting to find the Mantis itself!!
    Great photos and the quotes you use are always so fitting!!
    I have seen them here,but not often!!

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  14. DellaJune 14, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What an awesome find, and photo! The praying mantis looks so friendly, but I've seen a video of one killing a bird. I didn't know they were vicious until then. Don't let Mr. Friendly fool ya, he's a meanie!

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  15. Dawning InspirationJune 14, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Such a curious looking little fella.

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  16. Shady GardenerJune 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    What a beautiful little fellow! (And a great photo!) :-)

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  17. barbara l. haleJune 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Amazing photo! Your insect shots are just fantastic!

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