Sunrise in Mantisville
by Lydia

Comment by Greensquared:
I absolutely LOVE this image. It could be partly because I'm partial to Mantises since I keep one as a pet. However, the colors are awesome and the premise is very cool. I wish for a touch more DOF in the Mantis. I am not certain it would be an improvement, but I would be interested to see the flower/Mantis were to the right of the image as opposed to the left as something very, very slight in the composition is leaving me uncomfortable. The blue in the background could pop more as it would contrast nicely to the orange, but that may distract from the insect, so I'm not certain that would be an improvement either, but maybe something to play with. Extremely nice image as is, however.

Sunrise in Mantisville
by Lydia

Comment by fulgurate:
very cute..

Equine
by Lydia

Comment by ShutterRev:
Magnificent shot, of a magnificent animal. I love the composition. 10!

Sunrise in Mantisville
by Lydia

Comment by Ammie:
Great shot. Amazing creatures

Whoa the Motion
by Lydia

Comment by lens_hood:
This contest has advanced editing - with the right post processing this one would have been number 1 for sure !

Tribute to Shez
by Lydia

Comment by love:
How absolutely lovely!!!! You nailed it GF!!

Equine
by Lydia

Comment by HarveyG:
Unique POV and subtle star burst flare

Tribute to Shez
by Lydia

Comment by vawendy:
I'm way behind on my congrats!! Simply stunning photo!!

Equine
by Lydia

Comment by tanguera:
A sun flower behind his ear!! Love the pov, and that single strand of hay. My fave so far.

Equine
by Lydia

Comment by sempermarine:
Just fantastic!