Spanish Name: Mantis o Santateresa

English Name: European Mantis or Praying mantis

Scientific Name: Mantis religiosa

Family: Mantidae

Order: Mantodea

Age: Young male

Location: Benicàssim

Province: Castelló de La Plana

Country: Spain

Continent: Europe

Praying mantis

Fun with the Macro!! :)

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An Egyptian statue of a praying man - made of greywacke and dated to around 650-500 B.C. (which is quite old, of course, but when it comes to classic Egypt, that is rather late, some 500 years AFTER the end of the New Kingdom. And as my dear father-in-law, who used to teach classical history at university, always pointed out to his students: a year back then was just as long as a year is now. And yes, long before I even knew his son, he was one of my university professors).

From an unknown find-spot - now on display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen.

Welcome New season.

Part collections of Halloween 2019

Canon EOS 5D Mark II © 2016 Klaus Ficker. Photos are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Pictures can not be used without explicit permission by the creator

Back at home again, probably gonna stay for awhile, although the "wildlife" activities have slowed down a lot with Fall just around the corner. I find this to be one of the more endearing of my mantis efforts - it's all about the look and what passes for a blue nose in my book. Do check it large for the full impact.

The praying mantis is a carnivore, eating mainly insects and other small animals. Many gardeners and farmers welcome them, because the insects they eat are often pests that hurt crops.

In some traditions, the praying mantis is regarded as a protective symbol. It is believed to bring good luck and safeguard individuals from negative energies or harm.

For Looking Close on Friday theme "Bugs & Co"

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Wombo art.

Backside of tiger lily. Looked to me like it was drawing its little arms up in prayer or maybe preparing to blow some kisses my way.

Wat Chai Sri Phrum ~ Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270, ISO 400, f/6.3, 220mm, 1/1000s

Let go of situations beyond your control, take action toward things within your control and to posses the wisdom to know the difference between the two.

Paraphrased from The Serenity Prayer

Our thoughts, mourning and condolence are with the victims and their families.

Solidarity for the Ukrainian people

Stagmomantis carolina

Fauna Project

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Cente

Amazing Grace

Lasst uns den Opfern und ihren Familien gedenken und für sie beten in der Stunde höchster Not

Let us remember the sacrifices and their families, and pray for them in the hour of great distress

Berlin Breitscheidplatz~ Days after Terror

Have a thoughtful and peaceful Friday and weekend. Be well.

Play Projects

Light on the path.

@ Angel of Pain maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angel%20of%20Pain/80/199/23

This critter decided to come in our house and hang from the top of the front door. I had to get a photo before we ushered it outside. I think they look like aliens

Romania

A full frame macro shot of a Praying Mantis

Spiritual critter

The war continues. Ukrainians bravely continue to defend their sovereign country.

The colours belie the current atrocities Ukraine is facing, but their courage and brilliance in fighting their tormenting aggressors is remarkable.

Let's hope and pray they can remain an independent, self-determining nation--and support them in every way we can.

"Support Ukraine" Flickr Gallery:

www.flickr.com/photos/130881643@N04/galleries/72157723576...

(Image flipped from two cars parked next to each other.)

-Praying Mantis-

„Meine Gedanken sind bei den Angehörigen der Opfer und den Verletzten des schrecklichen Anschlags.“

Well, you almost had me fooled

Told me that I was nothing without you

Oh, but after everything you've done

I can thank you for how strong I have become

'Cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell

I had to learn how to fight for myself

And we both know all the truth I could tell

I'll just say this is "I wish you farewell"

I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'

I hope your soul is changin', changin'

I hope you find your peace

Falling on your knees, prayin'

I'm proud of who I am

No more monsters, I can breathe again

And you said that I was done

Well, you were wrong and now the best is yet to come

'Cause I can make it on my own, oh

And I don't need you, I found a strength I've never known

I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain, oh

When I'm finished, they won't even know your name

You brought the flames and you put me through hell

I had to learn how to fight for myself

And we both know all the truth I could tell

I'll just say this is "I wish you farewell"

I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'

I hope your soul is changin', changin'

I hope you find your peace

Falling on your knees, prayin'

Ah sometimes, I pray for you at night, oh

Someday, maybe you'll see the light

Whoa oh, some say, in life, you're gonna get what you give

But some things only God can forgive

Yeah! (I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin')

I hope your soul is changin', changin'

I hope you find your peace

Falling on your knees, prayin'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Dur3uXXCQ

Praying Mantis standing on a pink rose.

We continue to pray for those who are in Florida as this very dangerous storm moves across the state. My SL wife, Suzzie and one of our dear friends, MIssy, live along the east coast of Florida and are still in the path of this storm!

www.feriekatalogen.no

Time to Pray

Do you follow the path?

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