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This tiny praying mantis was hanging out on the table outside at our friend’s house. To ensure his longevity I decided to move him to a safer place in the trees. When I put my hand out he happily walked on and of course photos had to be taken (which weren't entirely easy with only one hand available!).
I was blown away with his amazing movements which were also rather entertaining. He started on a walk up my arm, stopping for a quick prayer then some crazy head twisting. I’m pretty sure it turned 180° for cleaning (I think) or maybe he just enjoy contorting his body! In one photo he is barely recognisable as a praying mantis.
When I went to put him on a tree he wasn't terribly happy to go. After I had encouraged him to get on the plant he stretched out towards me almost like he didn’t want me to go. So I put my hand out again and what do you know he leapt back onto me. I had a new friend! And I found out that praying mantis can jump.
Eventually I had to socialise with humans so found another tree and encouraged him to alight again then wished him a fond farewell. Feeling uplifted by the experience.
This jolly girl decided to pose for a close-up. Quite the poser I’d say! She’s loaded with eggs. Beneficial for the garden!
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. --Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bee Balm-Wild Bergamot, Monarda in our backyard prairie. This year is a bumper crop for Bee Balm. Helios 44.2 - 58mm KMZ chrome (circa 1956)
In una bancarella malese, un cervo volante goloso si è concesso uno snack tropicale! Con il suo aspetto da piccolo mostro e le sue mandibole impressionanti, ha deciso che il cocco era perfetto per il brunch. Chi l’avrebbe detto che questi insetti fossero anche buongustai? Certo, non c’è bisogno di combattere, caro cervo volante, il cocco è tutto tuo! 🌴
Kucking, Borneo, dal mio album ricordi.
La mano è la mia :)
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Make no war！
When you look through a macro lens, you are bound to be surprised with what you see, in addition to elephants :) You actually see lives being lived, happiness pursued, babies being made...
This hoverfly couple could fly together. It has to take tremendous concentration and coordination to be able to fly while holding each other like that.
Deux libellules, suspendues dans les airs, unies dans un ballet délicat où la nature mêle grâce et instinct.
Leurs ailes translucides captent la lumière dorée, figées dans un instant d’intimité et de beauté sauvage.
Une scène aussi technique à saisir qu’émouvante à contempler.
Two dragonflies, suspended mid-air, joined in a delicate ballet where nature blends grace and instinct.
Their translucent wings catch the golden light, frozen in a moment of intimacy and wild beauty.
A scene as challenging to capture as it is mesmerizing to witness.
Coupling pair of common blue (Latin : Polyommotus icarus, German : Hauhechelbläuling, Dutch : icarusblauwtje). Male on euh... top
Lamorteau, region of the Gaume, Belgium
they even fly away when they do it! literal (& figurative i might hope)
@ Eti : weer een typische Ardennen-foto ;-)