Schlemmer Posted September 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) European mantis (Mantis religiosa) Leica X2 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica D-Lux 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica D-Lux 6 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/213359-praying-mantis/?do=findComment&comment=2427135'>More sharing options...
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vcs700s Posted September 23, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 23, 2013 Love the pics! The X2 is a great camera. This Mantis looks pregnant to me. Fatter than normal. Great job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted September 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 23, 2013 Guenther, An incredible series with the colors, the lighting, clarity and composition. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted September 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 23, 2013 ...super stuff, Guenther - I really need to start using my D-Lux 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted September 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted September 23, 2013 Wonderful series, Guenther. Tack sharp and a beautiful insect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlemmer Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted September 26, 2013 Vic, Paul, aesop and Karl - Thank you for looking in and for your generous feedback. aesop, the D-Lux 6 is really an excellent camera for macro shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indina Posted September 26, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, she is pregnant. Wonderful photos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlemmer Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted September 26, 2013 Yes, she is pregnant. Wonderful photos! Thank you very much, Indina. In the late summer, the mantis has reached maturity and will mate. The female is known to consumer her mate, though this is not always the case. As the weather turns colder the adult mantis dyes. Females lay about 100 eggs in a white hardened foam ootheca (egg case) which they cement to a tree branch or leaf. Eggs overwinter in such flat-topped mass attached to exposed twigs above the snow. They hatch almost simultaneously in the late spring. Nymphs may be dispersed by wind, and will often eat one another if they remain crowded together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted September 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted September 26, 2013 Guenther, this is an admirable series and a very skilled use of a fine X2: well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted September 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 27, 2013 A superb set! Astonishing clarity and detail in these close ups. Great work, as always! Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlemmer Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted September 29, 2013 Iduna & Ece - Thanks you for your generous feedback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 30, 2013 Share #12 Posted September 30, 2013 Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlemmer Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted October 3, 2013 Excellent. Thank you,Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted October 3, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 3, 2013 Superb series and beautiful light ! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlemmer Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted October 10, 2013 Superb series and beautiful light ! Guy merci ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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