Mantis religiosa

Praying mantis

Mantis religiosa

Linnaeus, 1758

 

It is really difficult to notice this mantises when they sit on dry vegetation. They are true masters of camouflage. I really love photographing this amazing creatures, truly fascinating experience to observe them in natural habitat.

 

ƒ/8, 1/25 s, ISO 100 - stacked from 9 exposures; natural light

 

Nikon D7100 + Sigma 105 mm Macro + Manfrotto MT190XPRO3 + Manfrotto 410 Junior + Novoflex Castel XQ II

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