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European Praying Mantis | Mantis religiosa | 08-2022 | Ticino | Switzerland
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ABOUT THE PHOTO:
I originally titled the image above 'Pray, Love, Eat (Your Husband)' as a joking reference to a bestselling novel and to the name of the insect depicted in the photo as well as to the species' well-documented gruesome mating behavior. I changed it now, because I wanted to be sure nobody would take the title as a recommendation (let me be very clear: if you are in fact NOT a female praying mantis, please refrain from eating your husband - regardless how tempted you may be - I'm sure he will thank you later 😉).
To provide a bit of context how I got the shot, as most of you will be well aware, this past summer was rather hot in many parts of the world, and Ticino in Switzerland (where I take all my photos), was no exception. It was in fact exceptionally hot for a long period without any rain in sight, and so I found myself getting up every morning before sunrise to water the garden.
On one such occasion in late August I noticed the frantic movement of a rather large insect that was trying to get away from the splashing water drops. I immediately put the hose down and went to investigate. I could hardly believe my luck: it was a (in Switzerland very rare) European mantis, a species I hadn't seen in a long time in my garden (certainly not since my dear mother's ill-fated attempt to transform part of the garden into a "flowery meadow" - a sad anecdote you can read all about here IF you have the stomach for it: www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/52177556047/in/datepo... )
The mantis had sought shelter from the water between the blooming phlox and was now resting completely motionless among the flower petals, and so I dropped everything and ran for my camera. Once I was back at the scene I realized to my horror that it was still far too dark to get a usable photo; I was sure my "rare prize" would fly away at any instant, but all I could do now was anxiously wait for the sun to come up.
Minute after agonizing minute went by (and Mrs Mantis made suspicious "I-think-I'm-going-to-leave-now" movements several times that had me hold my breath in utter terror), but finally my camera was satisfied with the available light, and once I had shot about 800 photos, I started to relax a little.
In the end, I couldn't have been happier; it had long been my hope that my little oasis of botanic chaos would attract this rare species, and that I even got to photograph it was a dream come true. And apparently I needn't have worried about it flying away; it was a female, and as I later read mantis ladies are in most cases too heavy to fly.
And they seem to be territorial (or at least this one was); to my delight, I would find Mrs Mantis either in the phlox plants or on the nearby hibiscus every day for the remainder of my holiday (here's a photo on the hibiscus: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/western-green-lizard-lacerta-bi... ), and so I got to photograph her plenty (suspiciouly there was never any sign of a Mr Mantis though...).
Anyway, many greetings and have a lovely weekend ahead everyone - and as always, let me know what you think in the comments 😊
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Looking north on Oregon's ice and snow covered Elk Lake. I was tempted to walk out a bit to get a different view, wouldn't haven't gotten too far I suspect.
The Elk Lake Resort in the distance. Quite popular in the summer. Not far from Bend.
"The towering Cascade Mountains provide the backdrop for this scenic drive and offer fabulous hiking and challenging rock climbing. Wind your way along the Byway as it climbs into the Deschutes National Forest where fishing, hiking, rafting, and other outdoor sports are plentiful. This area is also a winter playground. For example, Mt. Bachelor's ski resort is filled with snow through June.
As you drive by many bodies of water along the route, it is easy to see why this route was named after the Cascade Lakes. Some of the lakes that you will encounter include Todd Lake, Sparks Lake, Cultus Lake, Elk Lake, Lava Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir. As you can imagine, this is an angler's paradise. All fishing types can spend hours at the banks of these lakes, fishing for Atlantic salmon and other freshwater fish. Waterfowl and many species of plants thrive here as well."
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Hopefully not too hot.
Tempted, all is vacant
I've been down before
I need replacement
Who knows just where the end is
Who cares what you're defending
I can't see
What you want from me
I can't be, no
What you want me to be
Angel...
Decending, she's never faking
You can see her eyes
There's no mistaking
She knows where the end is
She says just stop pretending
I can't see
What you want from me
I can't be, no
What you want me to be, no
Angel of mine
Angel...
But she said
I'm not bothered
And you're the same
Well I'm done with love
And you're to blame
Sit down
Why don't you listen
Have an open heart
Whoa to our position
A young peregrine falcon was perching at the top of a tree. A jackdaw decided to perch next to it. Within seconds the falcon launched an attack. The jackdaw had a narrow escape!
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So I downloaded a trial version of Photoshop.
Holy crap.
Do I ever have a lot to learn.
This here's my first shot at editing in PS. I was tempted to give it a go in my regular (Canon) editing program but... that would be almost like cheating.
Now I just need 30 days of uninterrupted time and space to learn PS. (Ha ha ha. As IF. But hey, a gal can dream.)
A young peregrine falcon was perching at the top of a tree. A jackdaw decided to perch next to it. Within seconds the falcon launched an attack. The jackdaw had a narrow escape!
Pre COVID I often visited the woods at Morgaston and then wandered into the house grounds of The Vyne NT property - I am a member- and wandered round the lake to the cafe for lunch before returning. These days of course all walks have to stop at the gate to this very tempting path unless you have booked a space. I am looking forward to a time when there is less danger of infection and when we do not have to plan everything in advance!
“The devil tempts us not; 'tis we who tempt him, beckoning his skill with opportunity.” - George Elliot
Looking at all the tasty pies and cakes I get SO tempted
Lucky me.....Im wearing my easy fitting casual outfit Brook.
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"Scarlet strawberries tempting shine, and strings of deep red currants twine."
Eliza Dwight Willard Parsons
A tempting treat from my garden after a hard day's painting.
52 in 2015 # 20 Diagonal
This one popped up together with leaves and grass, wonderful color 💞 It's even edible, but you need quite a few to get a mouthful 😊
One of four Triton and Naiad fountains on Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna
Artist: Edmund Paul Andreas Hofmann von Aspernburg
Unveiled in 1894
For some time I walked along the deserted port looking for "Life" when, to my amazement, I saw a small bar made of wood with Mexican decorations and a fish stall. There were some "Mojitos" on the bar, as if they had just been made, but what intrigued me was the absence of people in the place, and it occurred to me that something scared the people who were here and they had to flee.
I was tempted to grab one of those delicious looking "Mojitos" and drink it, as the many days I spent sailing the seas of SL left me with almost no food and drink, but I didn't. I didn't know how long they had been there, what they were made of, or what had happened that they were left on the counter.
The fish in the stall were fresh, as if they had just been caught and put up for sale, but on my approach to the harbor I didn't see any fishing boats, not even when I arrived at the harbor. I thought about picking some fish and leaving some Lindens as payment, but I thought the same way I thought about the "Mojitos" and I didn't after all. There was still a lot of sea to sail home and I could always catch some fish on the boat.
The wind was blowing from the West, and it brought me the smell of freshly cooked food, and due to my gastronomic experience of tasting traditional dishes in the ports where I stopped, my nose "told me" that it was Asian food. Almost at the bottom of the harbor I had seen a mini Snack-Bar with illuminated signs. The smell coming from that place activated my HUNGER sensors, my belly was asking for food... so... I decided to walk towards the Snack-Bar to try to eat something... when... I heard a meow not very far from the place where I was and as I approached the meow became more intense... there was no doubt that there... was life in that place.
To be continued...
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