The Price
by pncowley

Comment by Gracious:
Yes, many paid a great price for our freedom! I'm so thankful. Good concept here. A little dark but appropriately so.

The Price
by pncowley

Comment by BobsterLobster:
1931? What war killed him?! 3

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by Shannon:
interesting shot

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by Spork99:
Nice backlighting.

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by FranziskaLang:
Challenge met. The mantas really does blend in. Cool that you were able to get so close, unfortunately, the fact that it is blending in hurts the photograph IMO because it's hard to distinguish between the background and the mantas. Technicallly, you've exposed the shot well, lots of light and dark that you balanced well, and it's nice and focused.

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by drydoc:
Very interesting shot. A sharper focus on the insect would have been perfeeect.

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by amsmyth:
interesting light and camouflage - the grass sttalk at an angle to the mantis makes an interesting composition. Slightly more focus on the mantis?

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by justine:
I like this shot. Good composition. Maybe a bit too dark, but I see the light you had to deal with. Nice job.

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by vonautsch:
This might be a better photo if the sun was shining on the mantis instead of casting shadows on it.

Blending
by pncowley

Comment by christyrack:
Ahh...poor little guy thinks he's hiding so well too!! I love these things...the way their head will follow your finger if you move it from side to side in front of their face. A very nice, clear shot....great job!!!! :)