A Walk In The Garden

PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Sunday, 16 November 2014 | Views [336] | View Larger Image

A praying mantis in the midst of the night, hunting for its prey until the light of my torch interrupts its stalking. While they look scary, I have come to learn they are quite graceful in their movements. Reminds me of a ninja under the moon light!

Tags: insects, ninja, moon, hunting, praying mantis, prey, garden, backyard

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Flies can be difficult to capture. But these two

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The MOST difficult to take pictures of. However, that does not stop me. 1 mm out of focal range would have resulted in a blurry image however I was fortunate enough to capture the beauty of this long-legged fly after the wind blew the leaf into the moment I pressed the button. As a result, I am able to observe this beautiful creature. From the colored eyes to the single grown hairs on its back, I am still astounded by the forms these critters come in.

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