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StuartH
19-06-2008, 13:03
:D Just get a mantid!
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff214/StuartHowephotography/STU_0164.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff214/StuartHowephotography/STU_0167.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff214/StuartHowephotography/STU_0172.jpg
Pirate Neilsouth
19-06-2008, 13:07
wow cool :D
Grahame
19-06-2008, 13:08
They are an amazing set of images of life in the insect world. Excellent!
R8JimBob88
19-06-2008, 13:11
Wow, can you keep those as pets!?
fletch5
19-06-2008, 13:14
erm, i would post a warning in the title! bit gruesome

thought the damn thing was a flower!! scrolled down then saw it, excellent shots, and nice and sharp.
Yv
19-06-2008, 13:16
THATS IT!! Stuart, instructions on care and obtaining one please? Bloody flies annoy the hell out of me indoors! :bang:



:D Great shots, loving your efforts with this mantid, so photogenic :thumbs:
StuartH
19-06-2008, 13:18
:lol: Thanks all..Yes I keep these..LL they are very easy to keep..tallish container with plenty of ventilation most do well at room temp and a light misting once twice a week. I have edited title too.;)
StuartH
19-06-2008, 13:20
Also hoping to collect a remote cord so I can try using my sb 600 off camera and see what effect that has on the images
fletch5
19-06-2008, 13:20
you do realise you have to take some more next time you see him feeding, inc pounce if poss:thumbs:
StuartH
19-06-2008, 13:23
Will do but they are too quick to catch pouncing..they gradually get closer and closer then wham! they have its head off...
Cobra
19-06-2008, 13:44
Stunning Stuart!
I really must get me some of these :D
StuartH
19-06-2008, 13:53
Cheers mate..this was his first meal since he moulted the other day..
Andy FujiS7000
19-06-2008, 14:21
Amazing shots, looks like a mean beast, I'm glad its only insect-sized!
Ajophotog
19-06-2008, 14:35
Brilliant shots Stuart, did he want tomato ketchup with that :lol:
StuartH
19-06-2008, 14:43
:D Cheers Alby...Andy I'm glad they stay small too..although some do get quite large!
Canon Bob
19-06-2008, 14:43
Brilliant as they are Stuart, I shouldn't be tempted to use the images on your Christmas cards.

Bob
EdinburghGary
19-06-2008, 14:44
Gross :puke:
hairy
19-06-2008, 14:49
Superb set Stuart :clap::clap::clap:
fletch5
19-06-2008, 14:54
Brilliant as they are Stuart, I shouldn't be tempted to use the images on your Christmas cards.

Bob

Merry christmas, you coming for dinner?

id do it properly but stuck at work without photo editor:(
Tomas Whitehouse
19-06-2008, 14:56
Stunning shots and stunning mantis! How many you got?
Canon Bob
19-06-2008, 14:58
Merry christmas, you coming for dinner?

id do it properly but stuck at work without photo editor:(

If one of these stunning shots gets into next year's calendar then Ramadan might be the way to go :lol:

Bob
StuartH
19-06-2008, 15:06
:) Thanks all for the kind replies..I only keep this one and a giant Asian mantis.I will be getting more soon hopefully..Fletch look forward to seeing your edit when you get chance lol:lol:
tazza-oz
19-06-2008, 15:10
Very impressive shots stewart :clap::clap::thumbs: that should of read "Stuart" SORRY M8
StuartH
19-06-2008, 15:27
:D Cheers mate