The Hunter
by Karen Slagle
Title
The Hunter
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photomanipulation
Description
Mantodea (or mantises, mantes) is an order of insects that contains over 2,400 species and about 430 genera[1] in 15 families worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. Most of the species are in the family Mantidae.
The English common name for the order is the mantises, or rarely (using a Latinized plural of Greek mantis), the mantes. The name mantid refers only to members of the family Mantidae. The other common name, often applied to any species in the order, is "praying mantis",[2] because of the typical "prayer-like" posture with folded fore-limbs, although the eggcorn or folk etymology "preying mantis" is sometimes used in reference to their predatory habits.[3][4] In Europe and other regions, however, the name "praying mantis" refers to only a single species, Mantis religiosa. The closest relatives of mantises are the termites and cockroaches (order Blattodea). They are sometimes confused with phasmids (stick/leaf insects) and other elongated insects such as grasshoppers and crickets, or other insects with raptorial forelegs such as mantisflies.
The mantis image was taken with a Nikkor 105 2.8 micro/macro lens. The moon image was also taken by me and enlarged in PSCS6. I also used a texture layer to enhance this image. I hope you enjoy my photo manipulations The images were taken in the Texas panhandle.
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November 22nd, 2013
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Adriana Mueller
This is a fantastic macro of the Mantodea. In front of the bright light, it looks very sublime and elegant. Superb photo, Karen! l/f
Mary Lou Chmura
Wow, this is so magically beautiful, perfect background for the terrific details of this mantodea! l/f
Bunny Clarke
I had to revisit this little alien. I love these little guys, but never let them near your hummingbird feeder. They suck the hummer's brains out. this is such a magical work.
Dawn Senior-Trask
Wow, what an eerie and phenomenal expression of this incredible creature -- would be the terror of the world if we were as small as your masterful p.o.v. makes us feel! fav
Bunny Clarke
I really love this image Karen, especially with this background. It looks so alien against the moon and stars. Fabulous work.
Betsy Zimmerli
Unique, fabulous, Karen !! Great contrast for the head & arms. Hearty f/l Thanks for your comment just now.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Wow, beautifully done, Karen! Phyllis Kaltenbach replied RE: Calico Cat Thank you, very much, Karen. She is quite a character. She shows me what room I am to sit down in so she can get on my lap and be brushed. leads me to the sink when she wants water out of my hand and in general, leads me around by the nose. Even sits and waits when I am too slow. Looking back at me and - waiting! Love this outstanding work, Karen! V/F
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Phyllis, I so enjoy your visits and wonderful comments about your cats.
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Such a great detail, and wonderful Photo manipulation of..the subject!!! L/F
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