Mantid Photos

[myzticalboi]

Amazing pictures animalexplorer!

 

[Idolofreak]

Babies babies babies!!!

 

[animalexplorer]

One of the L4 Idolos(Idolomantis diabolica) .

Idolo Ooth

The Emperor

The Empress

Omomantis zebrata - Sub adult

 

[sporeworld]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiii-hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

 

[animalexplorer]

I would photograph the L1's but nervous about stressing the little ones out and I really want the group to reach the adult stage. I might photograph a couple and post them or wait and see if we can produce ooths on this end and wait for the next batch of nymphs. I a second batch from Chris and he mentioned that they are Tanzanian and get bigger than the other strain that's in circulation. Well it should be interesting to compare them side by side.

 

[Idolofreak]

Beautiful Idolo!!!

 

[angelofdeathzz]

You get such crisp clear shots, with all of it in focus, most only get the face in focus and the rest is a blur, how do you do it? In terms a non photographer may understand, If you don't mind sharing your secrets?

I'm sure a really expensive camera is a good start, what kind do you use?

 

[Precarious]

How did I miss this post?!?!?

Completely stunning!

 

[Schloaty]

Paul, those pics are STELLAR!

I hope you can post some L1 Ghost pics soon - those little guys don't stress out to easily....I've tried to photograph them...But my Nikon coolpix just doesn't cut it!

 

[animalexplorer]

Still waiting for the Ghost to hatch. I'm pretty excited about it!

 

[Endorlado]

Great pics

 

[twolfe]

Wow! What a beautiful series of mantid photos...some of the best I've seen. The flower and background in your Omomantis zebrata image is wonderful.

 

[Mex_Ghost]

I love the O. Zebrata pic. :clap:

 

[kmsgameboy]

Wow! Fantastic photos! You have quite the collection!

 

[Ricardo]

Amazing shots!

 

[animalexplorer]

Added new photo of I.diabolica.

 

[Sticky]

These pictures are outstanding! You should make your own calendar!

 

[Osfigueroajr]

I'm speechless.  These shots are amazing.

 

[MantisGalore]

These pictures are outstanding! You should make your own calendar!

I agree!